US Bridges

I24 Wbl over Betsy Willis Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 29 Mi. W. of Bedford Co. · Structure no. 16I00240060

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,002
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 Wbl over Betsy Willis Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I24 Wbl over Betsy Willis Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 67 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 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI24 Wbl
CrossesBetsy Willis Creek
Location29 Mi. W. of Bedford Co.
RouteInterstate 24
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.3195, -85.92117
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 Betsy Willis Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I24 Wbl over Betsy Willis 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 Betsy Willis Creek carry?

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

How long is I24 Wbl over Betsy Willis Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I24 Wbl over Betsy Willis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.