US Bridges

FAP 26 over Roundlick Creek

Poor

Wilson County, Tennessee · .2 M E JCT SR26&SR267 · Structure no. 95SR0260015

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,453
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 26 over Roundlick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 26 over Roundlick 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 7,453 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,602 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesFAP 26
CrossesRoundlick Creek
Location.2 M E JCT SR26&SR267
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates36.09846, -86.13007
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,453 (2021)
Projected traffic10,602 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 26 over Roundlick 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 Roundlick 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 Roundlick Creek carry?

About 7,453 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 26 over Roundlick Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 26 over Roundlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.