FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I24 EBL & WBL

Carrying I24 EBL & WBL over BRANCH

1 MI. NORTH EAST RIDGE, Hamilton, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
75 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I24 EBL & WBL

The I24 EBL & WBL bridge in Hamilton, Tennessee carries I24 EBL & WBL over BRANCH. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.9 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 115,412 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 74.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I24 EBL & WBL compares

▲ 45.0
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Tennessee bridges
464
Bridges in Hamilton · 23 in Poor condition
I24 EBL & WBL 74.5 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
2.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
74.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
115,412 vehicles/day
Structure Number
33I00240075

How to read this record

I24 EBL & WBL is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare I24 EBL & WBL against other structures in Hamilton and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I24 EBL & WBL?

I24 EBL & WBL in Hamilton, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I24 EBL & WBL inspected?

I24 EBL & WBL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 115,412 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I24 EBL & WBL is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I24 EBL & WBL?

I24 EBL & WBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 74.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I24 EBL & WBL?

I24 EBL & WBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I24 EBL & WBL and does age affect safety?

I24 EBL & WBL was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.