US Bridges

I24 over E. Fork Hurricane Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.1 M NE JCT I24&SR266 · Structure no. 75I00240001

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
145,068
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over E. Fork Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I24 over E. Fork Hurricane Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 56 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 145,068 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 232,109 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesI24
CrossesE. Fork Hurricane Creek
Location2.1 M NE JCT I24&SR266
RouteInterstate I0024
Coordinates35.99555, -86.59818
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145,068 (2021)
Projected traffic232,109 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over E. Fork Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I24 over E. Fork Hurricane 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I24 over E. Fork Hurricane Creek carry?

About 145,068 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over E. Fork Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I24 over E. Fork Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.