US Bridges

I26 over Quarry Dricsx RR & Creek

Fair

Washington County, Tennessee · Just West of Carter Co. · Structure no. 90I00260061

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
950 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
23,569
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I26 over Quarry Dricsx RR & Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I26 over Quarry Dricsx RR & Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 23,569 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,710 by 2042. The structure is 950 ft (289.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI26
CrossesQuarry Dricsx RR & Creek
LocationJust West of Carter Co.
RouteInterstate 26
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.30613, -82.33697
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length950 ft (289.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,569 (2021)
Projected traffic37,710 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$19 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I26 over Quarry Dricsx RR & Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I26 over Quarry Dricsx RR & Creek 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 over Quarry Dricsx RR & Creek carry?

About 23,569 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I26 over Quarry Dricsx RR & Creek?

The structure is 950 ft (289.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns I26 over Quarry Dricsx RR & Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.