US Bridges

I24 Wbl over Bradley Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI E of SR127 · Structure no. 16I00240048

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,002
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 Wbl over Bradley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 Wbl over Bradley Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 44,002 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,728 by 2039. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI24 Wbl
CrossesBradley Creek
Location0.2 MI E of SR127
RouteInterstate 24
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.3815, -85.9799
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,002 (2021)
Projected traffic61,728 by 2039
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 Bradley Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I24 Wbl over Bradley 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 Bradley Creek carry?

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

How long is I24 Wbl over Bradley Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I24 Wbl over Bradley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.