US Bridges

I24 Wbl over Wolf Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 1 MI E of SR55 Jct. · Structure no. 16I00240032

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,703
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 Wbl over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 Wbl over Wolf Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 37,703 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,325 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI24 Wbl
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1 MI E of SR55 Jct.
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates35.47863, -86.06475
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,703 (2021)
Projected traffic60,325 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Wbl over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is I24 Wbl over Wolf Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I24 Wbl over Wolf Creek carry?

About 37,703 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I24 Wbl over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I24 Wbl over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.