US Bridges

I65 over Buntin Branch

Good

Robertson County, Tennessee · .7 M S JCT SR52&I65 · Structure no. 74I00650032

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,538
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Buntin Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I65 over Buntin Branch in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 7 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI65
CrossesBuntin Branch
Location.7 M S JCT SR52&I65
RouteInterstate I0065
Coordinates36.58368, -86.61007
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,538 (2021)
Projected traffic85,661 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Buntin Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over Buntin Branch 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 Buntin Branch carry?

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

How long is I65 over Buntin Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I65 over Buntin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.