US Bridges

I24 349339K over CSX Railroad

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · .6 M SE JCT I24&SR10 · Structure no. 75I00240031

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,532
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 349339K over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 349339K over CSX Railroad 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 63,532 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,651 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI24 349339K
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.6 M SE JCT I24&SR10
RouteInterstate I0024
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.80612, -86.3903
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,532 (2021)
Projected traffic101,651 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 349339K over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is I24 349339K over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I24 349339K over CSX Railroad carry?

About 63,532 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 349339K over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns I24 349339K over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.