US Bridges

SR-24 over Nashville & Eastern RR

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · In Cookeville City Limits · Structure no. 71SR0240003

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,206
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 over Nashville & Eastern RR is a concrete tee beam carrying SR-24 over Nashville & Eastern RR in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 89 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 5 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 7,206 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,530 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-24
CrossesNashville & Eastern RR
LocationIn Cookeville City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.16378, -85.51746
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,206 (2021)
Projected traffic11,530 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-24 over Nashville & Eastern RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR-24 over Nashville & Eastern RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-24 over Nashville & Eastern RR carry?

About 7,206 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-24 over Nashville & Eastern RR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR-24 over Nashville & Eastern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.