US Bridges

Nfa 2015 (sa 7524) over Baker RD / I24

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 30310 · Structure no. 75I00240013

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
400 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,878
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2015 (sa 7524) over Baker RD / I24 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2015 (sa 7524) over Baker RD / I24 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,878 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,005 by 2042. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 2015 (sa 7524)
CrossesBaker RD / I24
Location30310
RouteCounty Highway 2015
Coordinates35.92408, -86.52102
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,878 (2021)
Projected traffic3,005 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2015 (sa 7524) over Baker RD / I24 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2015 (sa 7524) over Baker RD / I24 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 Nfa 2015 (sa 7524) over Baker RD / I24 carry?

About 1,878 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2015 (sa 7524) over Baker RD / I24?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2015 (sa 7524) over Baker RD / I24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.