US Bridges

I24 over Stones River

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · .6 MI SE JCT I24&SR96 · Structure no. 75I00240023

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
354 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
113,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over Stones River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 over Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 54 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 113,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 181,440 by 2042. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI24
CrossesStones River
Location.6 MI SE JCT I24&SR96
RouteInterstate I0024
Coordinates35.84094, -86.4285
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,400 (2021)
Projected traffic181,440 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
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 Stones River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I24 over Stones River 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 Stones River carry?

About 113,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over Stones River?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns I24 over Stones River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.