US Bridges

I24 over Little Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .1 M S SR45&I24 · Structure no. 19I00240091

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,248
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over Little Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I24 over Little Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 58,248 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,661 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI24
CrossesLittle Creek
Location.1 M S SR45&I24
RouteInterstate 24
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27518, -86.79849
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,248 (2021)
Projected traffic99,661 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$559,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I24 over Little Creek 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 Little Creek carry?

About 58,248 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over Little Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I24 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.