US Bridges

I24 Ramp C over I0024

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3.8 M NW JCT SR96 & I24 · Structure no. 75I00240059

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
121,118
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 Ramp C over I0024 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 Ramp C over I0024 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 121,118 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 193,789 by 2042. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI24 Ramp C
CrossesI0024
Location3.8 M NW JCT SR96 & I24
RouteInterstate I0024
Coordinates35.88633, -86.47752
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121,118 (2021)
Projected traffic193,789 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ramp C over I0024 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I24 Ramp C over I0024 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 Ramp C over I0024 carry?

About 121,118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 Ramp C over I0024?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I24 Ramp C over I0024?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.