US Bridges

I65 over Craighead Ave.

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · I65/CRAIGHEAD Ave · Structure no. 19I00650027

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107,707
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Craighead Ave. is a steel continuous frame carrying I65 over Craighead Ave. in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 107,707 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,331 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesCraighead Ave.
LocationI65/CRAIGHEAD Ave
RouteInterstate I0065
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.12643, -86.77243
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,707 (2021)
Projected traffic172,331 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Craighead Ave. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I65 over Craighead Ave. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I65 over Craighead Ave. carry?

About 107,707 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Craighead Ave.?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over Craighead Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.