I24 over Branch
Rutherford County, Tennessee · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I24 over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 145,068 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 259 of the 428 inventoried bridges in Rutherford County rated good (60.5%); 19 (4.4%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete culvert |
| Length | about 39 ft |
| Location | Jct I-24 and Waldron Rd. |
| NBI structure number | 75I00240301 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Rutherford County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I24 over E. Fork Hurricane Creek | 1969 | 145,068 | Good |
| I24 over Overall Creek | 2003 | 135,170 | Good |
| I24 over Rock Springs Crk & Rd | 1969 | 128,347 | Fair |
| I24 over SR102 & Branch | 1969 | 128,347 | Fair |
| I24 over SR102 & Olive Branch | 1969 | 128,347 | Fair |
| I24 over Olive Branch | 1969 | 128,347 | Fair |
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