US Bridges

I24 over I24 - ST 142/SR 1 Murf

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · SR1 Murf RD · Structure no. 19I00240005

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
148,679
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over I24 - ST 142/SR 1 Murf is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 over I24 - ST 142/SR 1 Murf in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 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 148,679 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 237,886 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI24
CrossesI24 - ST 142/SR 1 Murf
LocationSR1 Murf RD
RouteInterstate 24
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13751, -86.72759
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,679 (2021)
Projected traffic237,886 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over I24 - ST 142/SR 1 Murf built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is I24 over I24 - ST 142/SR 1 Murf 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I24 over I24 - ST 142/SR 1 Murf carry?

About 148,679 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over I24 - ST 142/SR 1 Murf?

The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns I24 over I24 - ST 142/SR 1 Murf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.