US Bridges

I-24E over Old Hickory Blvd.

Poor

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Northern Davidson Co. · Structure no. 19I00240071

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
74,643
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24E over Old Hickory Blvd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24E over Old Hickory Blvd. 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 74,643 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,429 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-24E
CrossesOld Hickory Blvd.
LocationIn Northern Davidson Co.
RouteInterstate 24
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27711, -86.80022
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,643 (2021)
Projected traffic119,429 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24E over Old Hickory Blvd. built?

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

What condition is I-24E over Old Hickory Blvd. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I-24E over Old Hickory Blvd. carry?

About 74,643 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-24E over Old Hickory Blvd.?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-24E over Old Hickory Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.