US Bridges

I24 over Sorghum Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · JCT SR255 · Structure no. 19I00240031

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
162,862
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over Sorghum Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I24 over Sorghum Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, 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 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 162,862 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 252,789 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesI24
CrossesSorghum Branch
LocationJCT SR255
RouteInterstate 24
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08401, -86.69912
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162,862 (2021)
Projected traffic252,789 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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$550,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over Sorghum Branch built?

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

What condition is I24 over Sorghum Branch 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 Sorghum Branch carry?

About 162,862 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over Sorghum Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I24 over Sorghum Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.