US Bridges

I-24 EB over Cumberland River

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I24-I40 INTERCHANGE-C8 · Structure no. 19I00240119

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,362 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 EB over Cumberland River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 EB over Cumberland River in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 62 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 133,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 212,880 by 2042. The structure is 2,362 ft (719.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-24 EB
CrossesCumberland River
LocationI24-I40 INTERCHANGE-C8
RouteInterstate 24
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.16232, -86.7612
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+37 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,362 ft (719.9 m)
Longest span321 ft (97.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,050 (2021)
Projected traffic212,880 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 EB over Cumberland River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is I-24 EB over Cumberland River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-24 EB over Cumberland River carry?

About 133,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-24 EB over Cumberland River?

The structure is 2,362 ft (719.9 m) long with a longest span of 321 ft (97.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 EB over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.