US Bridges

I65 over Springfield Rd.

Fair

Robertson County, Tennessee · 5.0 M NE Rob Sumn CO LN · Structure no. 74I00650010

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
164 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,012
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Springfield Rd. is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I65 over Springfield Rd. in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 63,012 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,656 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesSpringfield Rd.
Location5.0 M NE Rob Sumn CO LN
RouteInterstate I0065
CountyRobertson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46878, -86.68277
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,012 (2021)
Projected traffic94,656 by 2040
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Springfield Rd. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over Springfield Rd. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I65 over Springfield Rd. carry?

About 63,012 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Springfield Rd.?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over Springfield Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.