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Rutherford County, TN · Structure #75I00240301

I24

I24 in JCT I-24 And Waldron RD., Rutherford County, Tennessee received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1969, the bridge carries 145K vehicles daily on I24 over Branch. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
145K
Daily Traffic
1969
Year Built
12m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I24
Crosses Over
Branch
State
Tennessee
County
Rutherford County
Location
JCT I-24 And Waldron RD.
Year Built
1969
Age
57 years
Daily Traffic
145,068
Lanes
1
Length
12 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
75I00240301

About This Bridge

I24 is a 57-year-old bridge located JCT I-24 And Waldron RD. in Rutherford County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I24 over Branch with 1 traffic lane, handling approximately 145K vehicles per day. Built in 1969, the structure spans 12 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

JCT I-24 And Waldron RD., Rutherford County, Tennessee

35.997003, -86.597253

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Frequently Asked Questions

I24 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

I24 was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I24 carries approximately 145K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 1 traffic lane. It is 12 meters long and located on I24 in JCT I-24 And Waldron RD., Rutherford County, Tennessee.

Yes, I24 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

I24 is located JCT I-24 And Waldron RD. in Rutherford County, Tennessee. The bridge carries I24 over Branch. Its coordinates are 35.997003, -86.597253. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I24 carries I24 over Branch. The bridge is 12 meters long and was built in 1969.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.