I26 over Tilson RD (A045)
GoodUnicoi County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI SE of Ernestville · Structure no. 86I00260059
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,759
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I26 over Tilson RD (A045) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I26 over Tilson RD (A045) 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,759 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,384 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I26 over Tilson RD (A045) built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is I26 over Tilson RD (A045) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does I26 over Tilson RD (A045) carry?
About 8,759 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I26 over Tilson RD (A045)?
The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns I26 over Tilson RD (A045)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.