US Bridges

I24 Ebl over Beans Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI E of SR127 · Structure no. 16I00240053

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

About this bridge

I24 Ebl over Beans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 Ebl over Beans 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 56,374 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 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 Ebl
CrossesBeans Creek
Location2.6 MI E of SR127
RouteInterstate 24
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.3536, -85.95255
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,002 (2021)
Projected traffic56,374 by 2041
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 Ebl over Beans Creek built?

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

What condition is I24 Ebl over Beans 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 Ebl over Beans Creek carry?

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

How long is I24 Ebl over Beans Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I24 Ebl over Beans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.