US Bridges

I65 over Duck River

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 6 M N Marshall CO Line · Structure no. 60I00650010

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
396 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52,122
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Duck River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 over Duck River in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 52,122 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,496 by 2040. The structure is 396 ft (120.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesI65
CrossesDuck River
Location6 M N Marshall CO Line
RouteInterstate 65
Coordinates35.56458, -86.90633
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length396 ft (120.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,122 (2021)
Projected traffic56,496 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Duck River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over Duck River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I65 over Duck River carry?

About 52,122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Duck River?

The structure is 396 ft (120.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over Duck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.