US Bridges

FAP 26 over Thorn Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.3 M W JCT SR26&SR267 · Structure no. 95SR0260009

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,181
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 26 over Thorn Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 26 over Thorn Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 69 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 9,181 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,690 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 26
CrossesThorn Creek
Location1.3 M W JCT SR26&SR267
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09615, -86.15653
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 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 traffic9,181 (2021)
Projected traffic14,690 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$935,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 26 over Thorn Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is FAP 26 over Thorn 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 26 over Thorn Creek carry?

About 9,181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 26 over Thorn Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 26 over Thorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.