US Bridges

I24 over Branch

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · .9 M NW JCT I24&SR10 · Structure no. 75I00240027

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I24 over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 100,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,880 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesI24
CrossesBranch
Location.9 M NW JCT I24&SR10
RouteInterstate I0024
Coordinates35.8216, -86.40746
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,550 (2021)
Projected traffic160,880 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$473,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I24 over Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 100,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I24 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.