US Bridges

FAP 26 over Town Creek

Fair

White County, Tennessee · 0.7 Mi. W. of SR-111 Jct. · Structure no. 93SR0260003

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,732
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 26 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 26 over Town Creek in White County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 5,732 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,798 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 26
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W. of SR-111 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWhite County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.93983, -85.49757
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,732 (2021)
Projected traffic9,798 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$422,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 26 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 26 over Town 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 26 over Town Creek carry?

About 5,732 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 26 over Town Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 26 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.