US Bridges

I65 over I65 Ll / Nfa 1885

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 3 MI NW JCT SR15 · Structure no. 28I00650036

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,295
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over I65 Ll / Nfa 1885 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I65 over I65 Ll / Nfa 1885 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,295 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,035 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesI65 Ll / Nfa 1885
Location3 MI NW JCT SR15
RouteInterstate 65
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.23015, -86.88717
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,295 (2021)
Projected traffic38,035 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over I65 Ll / Nfa 1885 built?

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

What condition is I65 over I65 Ll / Nfa 1885 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I65 over I65 Ll / Nfa 1885 carry?

About 24,295 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over I65 Ll / Nfa 1885?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over I65 Ll / Nfa 1885?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.