US Bridges

I24 over SR102 & Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3.6 M SE JCT I24&SR266 · Structure no. 75I00240009

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
128,347
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over SR102 & Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 over SR102 & Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 128,347 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 205,355 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI24
CrossesSR102 & Branch
Location3.6 M SE JCT I24&SR266
RouteInterstate I0024
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.93487, -86.53278
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128,347 (2021)
Projected traffic205,355 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over SR102 & Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I24 over SR102 & Branch 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 I24 over SR102 & Branch carry?

About 128,347 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over SR102 & Branch?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I24 over SR102 & Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.