US Bridges

I65 over I65 Ll / SR 273

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · JCT SR273 · Structure no. 28I00650016

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,659
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over I65 Ll / SR 273 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I65 over I65 Ll / SR 273 in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 26,659 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,654 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesI65 Ll / SR 273
LocationJCT SR273
RouteInterstate 65
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08181, -86.88371
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,659 (2021)
Projected traffic42,654 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 I65 Ll / SR 273 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over I65 Ll / SR 273 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I65 over I65 Ll / SR 273 carry?

About 26,659 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over I65 Ll / SR 273?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over I65 Ll / SR 273?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.