US Bridges

I24 over Lookout Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · At Foot of Lookout Mtn. · Structure no. 33I00240009

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,132
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over Lookout Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I24 over Lookout Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 69,132 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,611 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI24
CrossesLookout Creek
LocationAt Foot of Lookout Mtn.
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates35.02657, -85.34525
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,132 (2021)
Projected traffic110,611 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over Lookout Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is I24 over Lookout 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I24 over Lookout Creek carry?

About 69,132 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I24 over Lookout Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I24 over Lookout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.