US Bridges

I24 over Stones River

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 8.7 M SE JCT SR10&SR269 · Structure no. 75I00240049

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45,739
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over Stones River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I24 over Stones River 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 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 45,739 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,182 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI24
CrossesStones River
Location8.7 M SE JCT SR10&SR269
RouteInterstate I0024
Coordinates35.66614, -86.27699
Functional classRural 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,739 (2021)
Projected traffic73,182 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 Stones River built?

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

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 45,739 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over Stones River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns I24 over Stones River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.