US Bridges

FAP 26 over Spring Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 3.1 M SE JCT I40&SR26 · Structure no. 95SR0260003

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,633
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 26 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 26 over Spring Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 85 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,633 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,013 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 26
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.1 M SE JCT I40&SR26
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15078, -86.23895
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,633 (2021)
Projected traffic17,013 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 26 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is FAP 26 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 26 over Spring Creek carry?

About 10,633 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 26 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 26 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.