US Bridges

Ramp to SR-396 over I-65

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · I-65 Exit 53 · Structure no. 60I00650040

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,685
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to SR-396 over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to SR-396 over I-65 in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 44,685 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,912 by 2040. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRamp to SR-396
CrossesI-65
LocationI-65 Exit 53
RouteState Highway 396
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.74157, -86.87219
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,685 (2021)
Projected traffic70,912 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to SR-396 over I-65 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to SR-396 over I-65 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 Ramp to SR-396 over I-65 carry?

About 44,685 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to SR-396 over I-65?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to SR-396 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.