US Bridges

I24 Ebl over Nfa 2010 & Noah Fk Creek

Poor

Coffee County, Tennessee · 3 MI E of Beech Grove · Structure no. 16I00240009

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,829
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 Ebl over Nfa 2010 & Noah Fk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 Ebl over Nfa 2010 & Noah Fk Creek 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 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 44,829 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,616 by 2039. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI24 Ebl
CrossesNfa 2010 & Noah Fk Creek
Location3 MI E of Beech Grove
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates35.57728, -86.23302
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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 Nfa 2010 & Noah Fk Creek built?

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

What condition is I24 Ebl over Nfa 2010 & Noah Fk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I24 Ebl over Nfa 2010 & Noah Fk Creek carry?

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

How long is I24 Ebl over Nfa 2010 & Noah Fk Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I24 Ebl over Nfa 2010 & Noah Fk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.