I26 over SR-81
FairUnicoi County, Tennessee · In Erwin · Structure no. 86I00260029
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 114 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,947
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I26 over SR-81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26 over SR-81 in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 13,947 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,024 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 87 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I26 over SR-81 built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is I26 over SR-81 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does I26 over SR-81 carry?
About 13,947 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I26 over SR-81?
The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns I26 over SR-81?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.