US Bridges

I24 Ebl over Mcbride Branch & Nfa A12

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 1 MI E. of Beech Grove · Structure no. 16I00240007

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,829
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 Ebl over Mcbride Branch & Nfa A12 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I24 Ebl over Mcbride Branch & Nfa A12 in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 44,829 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,616 by 2039. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI24 Ebl
CrossesMcbride Branch & Nfa A12
Location1 MI E. of Beech Grove
RouteInterstate 24
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.608, -86.24055
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,829 (2021)
Projected traffic77,616 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 Ebl over Mcbride Branch & Nfa A12 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I24 Ebl over Mcbride Branch & Nfa A12 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I24 Ebl over Mcbride Branch & Nfa A12 carry?

About 44,829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I24 Ebl over Mcbride Branch & Nfa A12?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I24 Ebl over Mcbride Branch & Nfa A12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.