US Bridges

I24 over Kelleys Ferry RD (C037)

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 8 MI N of Tiftonia · Structure no. 33I00240005

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,258
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over Kelleys Ferry RD (C037) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 over Kelleys Ferry RD (C037) in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 64,258 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,272 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI24
CrossesKelleys Ferry RD (C037)
Location8 MI N of Tiftonia
RouteInterstate 24
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.02485, -85.37499
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,258 (2021)
Projected traffic96,272 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over Kelleys Ferry RD (C037) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I24 over Kelleys Ferry RD (C037) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I24 over Kelleys Ferry RD (C037) carry?

About 64,258 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over Kelleys Ferry RD (C037)?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I24 over Kelleys Ferry RD (C037)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.