US Bridges

I65 over Farrell Pkwy.

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · I65/FARRELL RD · Structure no. 19I00650008

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123,245
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Farrell Pkwy. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 over Farrell Pkwy. in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 62 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 123,245 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,005 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI65
CrossesFarrell Pkwy.
LocationI65/FARRELL RD
RouteInterstate I0065
Coordinates36.07449, -86.76881
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,245 (2021)
Projected traffic151,005 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Farrell Pkwy. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I65 over Farrell Pkwy. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I65 over Farrell Pkwy. carry?

About 123,245 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Farrell Pkwy.?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over Farrell Pkwy.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.