US Bridges

I65 over I65 / Bunker Hill RD

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 1.4 MI SW JCT SR15 · Structure no. 28I00650030

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,317
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over I65 / Bunker Hill RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 over I65 / Bunker Hill RD 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 43,707 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesI65 / Bunker Hill RD
Location1.4 MI SW JCT SR15
RouteInterstate 65
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17347, -86.87793
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,317 (2021)
Projected traffic43,707 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 / Bunker Hill RD built?

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

What condition is I65 over I65 / Bunker Hill RD 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 I65 / Bunker Hill RD carry?

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

How long is I65 over I65 / Bunker Hill RD?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over I65 / Bunker Hill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.