US Bridges

I24 over Overall Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3.5 M NW JCT SR99&SR96 · Structure no. 75I00240017

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
135,170
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over Overall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 over Overall Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 135,170 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 227,584 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI24
CrossesOverall Creek
Location3.5 M NW JCT SR99&SR96
RouteInterstate I0024
Coordinates35.87214, -86.46291
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.8 m)
Roadway width171 ft (52.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135,170 (2021)
Projected traffic227,584 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over Overall Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I24 over Overall 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 Overall Creek carry?

About 135,170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over Overall Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns I24 over Overall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.