US Bridges

I24 Ebl 349451W over Nfa A092 & Cfw RR

Poor

Coffee County, Tennessee · In Manchester City Limits · Structure no. 16I00240027

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,586
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 Ebl 349451W over Nfa A092 & Cfw RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 Ebl 349451W over Nfa A092 & Cfw RR in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 40,586 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,024 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI24 Ebl 349451W
CrossesNfa A092 & Cfw RR
LocationIn Manchester City Limits
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates35.49375, -86.07733
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,586 (2021)
Projected traffic73,024 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 Ebl 349451W over Nfa A092 & Cfw RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I24 Ebl 349451W over Nfa A092 & Cfw RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I24 Ebl 349451W over Nfa A092 & Cfw RR carry?

About 40,586 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I24 Ebl 349451W over Nfa A092 & Cfw RR?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I24 Ebl 349451W over Nfa A092 & Cfw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.