I24 over Elk River
FairGrundy County, Tennessee · 2 MI South of SR50 · Structure no. 31I00240006
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,653
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I24 over Elk River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I24 over Elk River in Grundy County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 43,653 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,368 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I24 over Elk River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is I24 over Elk 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I24 over Elk River carry?
About 43,653 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I24 over Elk River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I24 over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.