I24 over Chattanooga Creek
FairHamilton County, Tennessee · 2.2 MI FM I24 I1214 Ic · Structure no. 33I00240011
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69,132
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I24 over Chattanooga Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I24 over Chattanooga 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 229 ft (69.8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I24 over Chattanooga Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is I24 over Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga Creek carry?
About 69,132 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I24 over Chattanooga Creek?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I24 over Chattanooga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.