US Bridges

FAP 26 over SR 111

Fair

White County, Tennessee · In Sparta · Structure no. 93SR0260005

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,732
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 26 over SR 111 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 26 over SR 111 in White 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 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 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 26
CrossesSR 111
LocationIn Sparta
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWhite County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.93682, -85.48553
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,732 (2021)
Projected traffic9,798 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FAP 26 over SR 111 built?

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

What condition is FAP 26 over SR 111 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 SR 111 carry?

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

How long is FAP 26 over SR 111?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 26 over SR 111?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.