US Bridges

I-24 over Tennessee River

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · Ebl over Tennessee River · Structure no. 079B00118R

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
2,108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,539
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 over Tennessee River is a steel arch - thru carrying I-24 over Tennessee River in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17,539 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,748 by 2043. The structure is 2,108 ft (642.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-24
CrossesTennessee River
LocationEbl over Tennessee River
RouteInterstate 24
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02583, -88.28583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,108 ft (642.5 m)
Longest span534 ft (162.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,539 (2023)
Projected traffic21,748 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 over Tennessee River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-24 over Tennessee River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-24 over Tennessee River carry?

About 17,539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-24 over Tennessee River?

The structure is 2,108 ft (642.5 m) long with a longest span of 534 ft (162.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 over Tennessee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.