US Bridges

I26 Ramp over Boones Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · At JCT I26 - SR 354 · Structure no. 90I00260023

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,948
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I26 Ramp over Boones Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I26 Ramp over 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI26 Ramp
CrossesBoones Creek
LocationAt JCT I26 - SR 354
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates36.37878, -82.4256
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I26 Ramp over Boones Creek built?

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

What condition is I26 Ramp over 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 Ramp over Boones Creek carry?

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

How long is I26 Ramp over Boones Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I26 Ramp over Boones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.