I24 over Sequatchie River
PoorMarion County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI S of SR28 · Structure no. 58I00240037
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 492 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,102
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I24 over Sequatchie River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 over Sequatchie River in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 52,102 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,363 by 2042. The structure is 492 ft (150 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 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I24 over Sequatchie River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is I24 over Sequatchie River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I24 over Sequatchie River carry?
About 52,102 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I24 over Sequatchie River?
The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I24 over Sequatchie River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.