US Bridges

I24 over Bell Road

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I24-BELL RD · Structure no. 19I00240041

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155,629
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over Bell Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I24 over Bell Road in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 155,629 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 243,374 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI24
CrossesBell Road
LocationI24-BELL RD
RouteInterstate 24
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04534, -86.65936
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.1 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,629 (2021)
Projected traffic243,374 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over Bell Road built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I24 over Bell Road 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 Bell Road carry?

About 155,629 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over Bell Road?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns I24 over Bell Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.