US Bridges

I65 over Red River

Good

Robertson County, Tennessee · 1.0 M S JCT SR52&I65 · Structure no. 74I00650029

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,538
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Red River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 over Red River in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53,538 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,661 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI65
CrossesRed River
Location1.0 M S JCT SR52&I65
RouteInterstate I0065
Coordinates36.58128, -86.61148
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (59.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,538 (2021)
Projected traffic85,661 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Red River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over Red River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I65 over Red River carry?

About 53,538 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Red River?

The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.