I24 over Cave Cove Creek
FairMarion County, Tennessee · 4 MI N of SR2 · Structure no. 58I00240010
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,176
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I24 over Cave Cove Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 over Cave Cove Creek in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 43,176 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,248 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 59 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I24 over Cave Cove Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is I24 over Cave Cove 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I24 over Cave Cove Creek carry?
About 43,176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I24 over Cave Cove Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I24 over Cave Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.