US Bridges

Nfa 4701 over I26

Fair

Unicoi County, Tennessee · 5 M NE JCT I26 & SR81 · Structure no. 86I00260035

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,047
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 4701 over I26 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 4701 over I26 in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,047 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,784 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesNfa 4701
CrossesI26
Location5 M NE JCT I26 & SR81
RouteCounty Highway 4701
Coordinates36.12242, -82.44728
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,047 (2021)
Projected traffic12,784 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 4701 over I26 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 4701 over I26 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 Nfa 4701 over I26 carry?

About 6,047 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 4701 over I26?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 4701 over I26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.