US Bridges

I65 over Berry Road

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I65-BERRY RD · Structure no. 19I00650105

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107,707
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Berry Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I65 over Berry Road in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 107,707 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 188,458 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesI65
CrossesBerry Road
LocationI65-BERRY RD
RouteInterstate I0065
Coordinates36.11903, -86.7735
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,707 (2021)
Projected traffic188,458 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Berry Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over Berry Road 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 Berry Road carry?

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

How long is I65 over Berry Road?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over Berry Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.