US Bridges

I24 over Branch

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 21.6 Mi.W.Of Bedford Co. · Structure no. 16I00240041

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,002
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I24 over Branch in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 60 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 44,002 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,403 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI24
CrossesBranch
Location21.6 Mi.W.Of Bedford Co.
RouteInterstate 24
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.40277, -86.00183
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,002 (2021)
Projected traffic70,403 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I24 over Branch 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 over Branch carry?

About 44,002 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I24 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I24 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.