FAP 26 over Bartons Creek
PoorWilson County, Tennessee · 1.4 M W JCT SR10&SR26 · Structure no. 95FA0243001
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,563
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 26 over Bartons Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 26 over Bartons Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 62 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,563 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,254 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 26 over Bartons Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is FAP 26 over Bartons Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 26 over Bartons Creek carry?
About 13,563 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 26 over Bartons Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 26 over Bartons Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.