US Bridges

I24 over Running Water Creek

Good

Marion County, Tennessee · 2 MI FM Whiteside Tn · Structure no. 58I00240054

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 54,610 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,506 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI24
CrossesRunning Water Creek
Location2 MI FM Whiteside Tn
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates35, -85.51195
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 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 traffic78,506 by 2041
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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I24 over Running Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.