US Bridges

I65 over I65 Rl / SR 15

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · JCT SR15 · Structure no. 28I00650031

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,317
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over I65 Rl / SR 15 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 over I65 Rl / SR 15 in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesI65 Rl / SR 15
LocationJCT SR15
RouteInterstate 65
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.19348, -86.87074
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 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
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over I65 Rl / SR 15 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over I65 Rl / SR 15 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 Rl / SR 15 carry?

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

How long is I65 over I65 Rl / SR 15?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over I65 Rl / SR 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.