US Bridges

I24 over Stewarts Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · .3 M SE JCT I24&SR102 · Structure no. 75I00240011

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121,118
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over Stewarts Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 over Stewarts Creek 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 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 121,118 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 193,789 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI24
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location.3 M SE JCT I24&SR102
RouteInterstate I0024
Coordinates35.93167, -86.5292
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121,118 (2021)
Projected traffic193,789 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over Stewarts Creek built?

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

What condition is I24 over Stewarts 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 Stewarts Creek carry?

About 121,118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns I24 over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.