US Bridges

I26 Rt LN over Sou Rwy&nfa A719 & A676

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Tennessee · .2 M SE JCT I26 & SR91 · Structure no. 90I00260049

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
704 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
53,288
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I26 Rt LN over Sou Rwy&nfa A719 & A676 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I26 Rt LN over Sou Rwy&nfa A719 & A676 in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 53,288 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,261 by 2042. The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI26 Rt LN
CrossesSou Rwy&nfa A719 & A676
Location.2 M SE JCT I26 & SR91
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates36.32295, -82.35033
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length704 ft (214.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,288 (2021)
Projected traffic85,261 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I26 Rt LN over Sou Rwy&nfa A719 & A676 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I26 Rt LN over Sou Rwy&nfa A719 & A676 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 I26 Rt LN over Sou Rwy&nfa A719 & A676 carry?

About 53,288 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I26 Rt LN over Sou Rwy&nfa A719 & A676?

The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I26 Rt LN over Sou Rwy&nfa A719 & A676?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.