US Bridges

I26 Lt LN over SR 354 & Boones Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · 1.2 M SW JCT I26 & SR354 · Structure no. 90I00260022

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59,948
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I26 Lt LN over SR 354 & Boones Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26 Lt LN over SR 354 & Boones Creek 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 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 59,948 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,371 by 2042. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI26 Lt LN
CrossesSR 354 & Boones Creek
Location1.2 M SW JCT I26 & SR354
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates36.3786, -82.42629
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,948 (2021)
Projected traffic72,371 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I26 Lt LN over SR 354 & Boones Creek built?

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

What condition is I26 Lt LN over SR 354 & Boones Creek 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 I26 Lt LN over SR 354 & Boones Creek carry?

About 59,948 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I26 Lt LN over SR 354 & Boones Creek?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I26 Lt LN over SR 354 & Boones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.