US Bridges

FAU 4237 over I26

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · 1.1 M SE JCT SR354 & I26 · Structure no. 90I00260025

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,561
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4237 over I26 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAU 4237 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 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 1,561 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFAU 4237
CrossesI26
Location1.1 M SE JCT SR354 & I26
RouteCity Street 4237
Coordinates36.36753, -82.41378
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,561 (2021)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 4237 over I26 built?

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

What condition is FAU 4237 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 4237 over I26 carry?

About 1,561 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4237 over I26?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4237 over I26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.