US Bridges

I24 over Branch

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · JCT I-24 and Waldron Rd. · Structure no. 75I00240301

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145,068
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, 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 145,068 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 232,109 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesI24
CrossesBranch
LocationJCT I-24 and Waldron Rd.
RouteInterstate I0024
Coordinates35.997, -86.59725
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145,068 (2021)
Projected traffic232,109 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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.

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 145,068 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I24 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.