US Bridges

I26 over Rp from I-26

Fair

Unicoi County, Tennessee · 4.61 MI from Nc/Tn ST LN · Structure no. 86I00260071

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,759
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I26 over Rp from I-26 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26 over Rp from I-26 in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,759 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,384 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI26
CrossesRp from I-26
Location4.61 MI from Nc/Tn ST LN
RouteInterstate 26
CountyUnicoi County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.01247, -82.5462
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,759 (2021)
Projected traffic16,384 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 Rp from I-26 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I26 over Rp from I-26 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 Rp from I-26 carry?

About 8,759 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I26 over Rp from I-26?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I26 over Rp from I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.