US Bridges

FAP 26 over Eavens Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · .1 M W Dekalb CO Line · Structure no. 95SR0260019

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,849
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 26 over Eavens Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 26 over Eavens Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4,849 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,758 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesFAP 26
CrossesEavens Creek
Location.1 M W Dekalb CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates36.08512, -86.06052
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,849 (2021)
Projected traffic7,758 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 26 over Eavens Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 26 over Eavens 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 Eavens Creek carry?

About 4,849 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 26 over Eavens Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 26 over Eavens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.