US Bridges

I65 over I65RL/INDIAN CR &nfa A75

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 4 MI SW JCT SR15 · Structure no. 28I00650021

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,317
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over I65RL/INDIAN CR &nfa A75 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I65 over I65RL/INDIAN CR &nfa A75 in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 60 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 27,317 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,864 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesI65RL/INDIAN CR &nfa A75
Location4 MI SW JCT SR15
RouteInterstate 65
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13027, -86.87733
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,317 (2021)
Projected traffic42,864 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over I65RL/INDIAN CR &nfa A75 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I65 over I65RL/INDIAN CR &nfa A75 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 I65RL/INDIAN CR &nfa A75 carry?

About 27,317 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over I65RL/INDIAN CR &nfa A75?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over I65RL/INDIAN CR &nfa A75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.