US Bridges

I26 over Nfa A061-DEWEY Frye RD

Fair

Unicoi County, Tennessee · 1.5M NE JCT Old SR36-I26 · Structure no. 86I00260051

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,283
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I26 over Nfa A061-DEWEY Frye RD is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I26 over Nfa A061-DEWEY Frye RD 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 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 90 ft wide.

CarriesI26
CrossesNfa A061-DEWEY Frye RD
Location1.5M NE JCT Old SR36-I26
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates36.08678, -82.49085
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,283 (2021)
Projected traffic18,976 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I26 over Nfa A061-DEWEY Frye RD built?

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

What condition is I26 over Nfa A061-DEWEY Frye RD 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 Nfa A061-DEWEY Frye RD carry?

About 8,283 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I26 over Nfa A061-DEWEY Frye RD?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns I26 over Nfa A061-DEWEY Frye RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.