I26 over Indian Creek
FairUnicoi County, Tennessee · 1 M NE JCT Old SR36&I26 · Structure no. 86I00260053
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 605 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,310
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I26 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26 over 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 5 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 7,310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,696 by 2042. The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long and 107 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I26 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is I26 over 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 Indian Creek carry?
About 7,310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I26 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns I26 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.