US Bridges

I24 over I24 Rl / SR 65

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · In the Joelton Area · Structure no. 19I00240055

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
64,652
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over I24 Rl / SR 65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 over I24 Rl / SR 65 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 64,652 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,848 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesI24
CrossesI24 Rl / SR 65
LocationIn the Joelton Area
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates36.32398, -86.86867
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,652 (2021)
Projected traffic82,848 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Rl / SR 65 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I24 over I24 Rl / SR 65 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I24 over I24 Rl / SR 65 carry?

About 64,652 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over I24 Rl / SR 65?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I24 over I24 Rl / SR 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.