US Bridges

I24 over Running Water Creek

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · 2 MI FM Whiteside Tn · Structure no. 58I00240053

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,610
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over Running Water Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 over Running Water Creek in Marion 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 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 54,610 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,872 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI24
CrossesRunning Water Creek
Location2 MI FM Whiteside Tn
RouteInterstate 24
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.00015, -85.51235
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,610 (2021)
Projected traffic83,872 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over Running Water Creek built?

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

What condition is I24 over Running Water 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 Running Water Creek carry?

About 54,610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I24 over Running Water Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I24 over Running Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.