US Bridges

I24 Ebl & Wbl over Branch

Poor

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1 Mi. North East Ridge · Structure no. 33I00240075

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115,412
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 Ebl & Wbl over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I24 Ebl & Wbl over Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 115,412 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 184,659 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 475 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI24 Ebl & Wbl
CrossesBranch
Location1 Mi. North East Ridge
RouteInterstate 24
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.00331, -85.22713
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width475 ft (144.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,412 (2021)
Projected traffic184,659 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$613,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 Ebl & Wbl over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I24 Ebl & Wbl over Branch 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 Ebl & Wbl over Branch carry?

About 115,412 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 Ebl & Wbl over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 475 ft wide.

Who owns I24 Ebl & Wbl over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.