US Bridges

I65 over Arthur Avenue

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I65 / Arthur Ave. · Structure no. 19I00650136

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104,021
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Arthur Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 over Arthur Avenue in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 104,021 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,434 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesArthur Avenue
LocationI65 / Arthur Ave.
RouteInterstate I0065
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17728, -86.80104
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,021 (2021)
Projected traffic166,434 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Arthur Avenue built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over Arthur Avenue 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 Arthur Avenue carry?

About 104,021 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Arthur Avenue?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over Arthur Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.