I26 over Nfa A055 & Higgins CR
FairUnicoi County, Tennessee · 10.12 MI from Nc/Tn ST LN · Structure no. 86I00260055
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,310
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I26 over Nfa A055 & Higgins CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26 over Nfa A055 & Higgins CR in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,864 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I26 over Nfa A055 & Higgins CR built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is I26 over Nfa A055 & Higgins CR 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 A055 & Higgins CR carry?
About 7,310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I26 over Nfa A055 & Higgins CR?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns I26 over Nfa A055 & Higgins CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.