I26 over South Indian Creek
FairUnicoi County, Tennessee · 3M NE JCT I26&SR81 · Structure no. 86I00260043
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 804 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,283
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I26 over South Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I26 over South Indian Creek 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 8,283 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,976 by 2041. The structure is 804 ft (245.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I26 over South Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is I26 over South Indian Creek 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 South Indian Creek carry?
About 8,283 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I26 over South Indian Creek?
The structure is 804 ft (245.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns I26 over South Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.