US Bridges

FAU 75 over I26

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · Near Sullivan Co. Ln. · Structure no. 90I00260005

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 75 over I26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 75 over I26 in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 14,350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,960 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 75
CrossesI26
LocationNear Sullivan Co. Ln.
RouteState Highway 75
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.40644, -82.47724
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,350 (2021)
Projected traffic22,960 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 75 over I26 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 75 over I26 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 75 over I26 carry?

About 14,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 75 over I26?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 75 over I26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.