US Bridges

I24 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 7 M SE JCT I24&SR10 · Structure no. 75I00240039

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,336
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I24 over Hurricane Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, 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 49,336 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,938 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI24
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location7 M SE JCT I24&SR10
RouteInterstate I0024
Coordinates35.72998, -86.32732
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,336 (2021)
Projected traffic78,938 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over Hurricane Creek built?

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

What condition is I24 over Hurricane Creek 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 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 49,336 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns I24 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.