US Bridges

I24 over Vhoins Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Metro Nashville · Structure no. 19I00240100

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,248
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over Vhoins Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I24 over Vhoins Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI24
CrossesVhoins Branch
LocationIn Metro Nashville
RouteInterstate 24
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.25321, -86.78517
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 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 structure3
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$334,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over Vhoins Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I24 over Vhoins 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 Vhoins Branch carry?

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

How long is I24 over Vhoins Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns I24 over Vhoins Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.