US Bridges

I65 over I65 Ll / SR 11

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 0.03 MI N of Giles CO LN · Structure no. 59I00650002

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,295
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over I65 Ll / SR 11 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I65 over I65 Ll / SR 11 in Marshall 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 24,295 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,035 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesI65 Ll / SR 11
Location0.03 MI N of Giles CO LN
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30642, -86.88253
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 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 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 Ll / SR 11 built?

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

What condition is I65 over I65 Ll / SR 11 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I65 over I65 Ll / SR 11 carry?

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

How long is I65 over I65 Ll / SR 11?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over I65 Ll / SR 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.