US Bridges

I65 over L1-I65 & SR6

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · I440-I65 @ Melrose I/C · Structure no. 19I00650123

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
514 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
162,710
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over L1-I65 & SR6 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I65 over L1-I65 & SR6 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 162,710 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 271,030 by 2042. The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesL1-I65 & SR6
LocationI440-I65 @ Melrose I/C
RouteInterstate I0065
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11525, -86.7727
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length514 ft (156.7 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162,710 (2021)
Projected traffic271,030 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over L1-I65 & SR6 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over L1-I65 & SR6 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 L1-I65 & SR6 carry?

About 162,710 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over L1-I65 & SR6?

The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over L1-I65 & SR6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.