I26 Lt LN over Sinking Creek & CO Roads
FairWashington County, Tennessee · 1.9 M NW JCT I26 & SR75 · Structure no. 90I00260002
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 284 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,344
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I26 Lt LN over Sinking Creek & CO Roads is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26 Lt LN over Sinking Creek & CO Roads in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 47,344 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,314 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Lt LN over Sinking Creek & CO Roads built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I26 Lt LN over Sinking Creek & CO Roads 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I26 Lt LN over Sinking Creek & CO Roads carry?
About 47,344 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I26 Lt LN over Sinking Creek & CO Roads?
The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I26 Lt LN over Sinking Creek & CO Roads?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.