US Bridges

I24 over Seven Mile Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .9 MI SE JCT SR155 · Structure no. 19I00240021

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
177,574
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over Seven Mile Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I24 over Seven Mile Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 177,574 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 255,299 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesI24
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
Location.9 MI SE JCT SR155
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates36.10084, -86.71219
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width135 ft (41 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177,574 (2021)
Projected traffic255,299 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I24 over Seven Mile 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 over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 177,574 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns I24 over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.