US Bridges

I24 over Spring Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 3.0 M SE Ky State Li · Structure no. 63I00240005

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73,806
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 over Spring Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 73,806 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,938 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI24
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.0 M SE Ky State Li
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates36.61365, -87.29525
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,806 (2021)
Projected traffic86,938 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I24 over Spring 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I24 over Spring Creek carry?

About 73,806 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I24 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.