US Bridges

I65 over Branch

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 1.6 SW JCT SR15 · Structure no. 28I00650027

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,317
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I65 over Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, 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 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesBranch
Location1.6 SW JCT SR15
RouteInterstate 65
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1714, -86.87827
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,317 (2021)
Projected traffic42,864 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$397,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Branch built?

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

What condition is I65 over Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I65 over Branch carry?

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

How long is I65 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I65 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.