US Bridges

I24 over Olive Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · JCT Almaville RD and I-24 · Structure no. 75I00240305

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128,347
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over Olive Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I24 over Olive 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 128,347 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 205,355 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesI24
CrossesOlive Branch
LocationJCT Almaville RD and I-24
RouteInterstate I0024
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length48 ft (14.6 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 traffic128,347 (2021)
Projected traffic205,355 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$277,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over Olive Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I24 over Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch carry?

About 128,347 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over Olive Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns I24 over Olive Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.