I24 over Sou Rwy (abandoned)
PoorHamilton County, Tennessee · 1.8 MI from SR27 · Structure no. 33I00240041
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98,487
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I24 over Sou Rwy (abandoned) is a concrete tee beam carrying I24 over Sou Rwy (abandoned) in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 98,487 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 199,184 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I24 over Sou Rwy (abandoned) built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is I24 over Sou Rwy (abandoned) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does I24 over Sou Rwy (abandoned) carry?
About 98,487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I24 over Sou Rwy (abandoned)?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.
Who owns I24 over Sou Rwy (abandoned)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.