US Bridges

I24 Ebl over Missionary Ridge

Poor

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1.1 MI from SR17 · Structure no. 33I00240049

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
340 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
94,104
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 Ebl over Missionary Ridge is a concrete tee beam carrying I24 Ebl over Missionary Ridge in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 94,104 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,566 by 2042. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI24 Ebl
CrossesMissionary Ridge
Location1.1 MI from SR17
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates35.02004, -85.26563
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0.7 US tons
Inventory rating0.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,104 (2021)
Projected traffic150,566 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 Ebl over Missionary Ridge built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I24 Ebl over Missionary Ridge 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I24 Ebl over Missionary Ridge carry?

About 94,104 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 Ebl over Missionary Ridge?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I24 Ebl over Missionary Ridge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.