US Bridges

Nfa A085 over I26

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Tennessee · SE of I26 - SR 75 JCT · Structure no. 90I00260009

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A085 over I26 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A085 over I26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A085
CrossesI26
LocationSE of I26 - SR 75 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.39943, -82.46384
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2020)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Nfa A085 over I26 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A085 over I26 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 Nfa A085 over I26 carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A085 over I26?

The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A085 over I26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.