US Bridges

I65 over Rutherford Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 1 M S of Williamson CO LN · Structure no. 60I00650025

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60,646
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Rutherford Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I65 over Rutherford Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 60,646 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,760 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesRutherford Creek
Location1 M S of Williamson CO LN
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.72225, -86.87693
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,646 (2021)
Projected traffic75,760 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Rutherford Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over Rutherford Creek 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 Rutherford Creek carry?

About 60,646 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Rutherford Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over Rutherford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.