FAP 26 over Beech Creek
PoorWilson County, Tennessee · .8 M W JCT SR26&SR267 · Structure no. 95SR0260013
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,181
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 26 over Beech Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 26 over Beech 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 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 9,181 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,883 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Beech 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 Beech 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 Beech Creek carry?
About 9,181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAP 26 over Beech Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 26 over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.