US Bridges

I24 over I24 Ll / SR 65

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In the Joelton Area · Structure no. 19I00240056

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

About this bridge

I24 over I24 Ll / SR 65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 over I24 Ll / 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 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 64,652 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,848 by 2041. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesI24
CrossesI24 Ll / SR 65
LocationIn the Joelton Area
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates36.32435, -86.86885
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,652 (2021)
Projected traffic82,848 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ll / SR 65 built?

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

What condition is I24 over I24 Ll / SR 65 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 Ll / SR 65 carry?

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

How long is I24 over I24 Ll / SR 65?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I24 over I24 Ll / SR 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.