US Bridges

I65 over Globe Creek

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · 1 M S JCT SR373&I65 · Structure no. 59I00650015

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,426
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Globe Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I65 over Globe Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 23,426 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,264 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI65
CrossesGlobe Creek
Location1 M S JCT SR373&I65
RouteInterstate 65
Coordinates35.43308, -86.88025
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,426 (2021)
Projected traffic39,264 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Globe Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over Globe Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I65 over Globe Creek carry?

About 23,426 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Globe Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over Globe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.