US Bridges

I24 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · 2.2 M SE JCT SR65 &I24 · Structure no. 19I00240087

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,643
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I24 over Branch 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 74,643 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,822 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI24
CrossesBranch
Location2.2 M SE JCT SR65 &I24
RouteInterstate 24
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31339, -86.83128
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,643 (2021)
Projected traffic107,822 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$568,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over Branch built?

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

What condition is I24 over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I24 over Branch carry?

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

How long is I24 over Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I24 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.