US Bridges

I65 over Slators Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · .9 M N Davidson CO Line · Structure no. 83I00650001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
92,366
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Slators Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I65 over Slators Creek in Sumner 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 92,366 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,864 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesSlators Creek
Location.9 M N Davidson CO Line
RouteInterstate I0065
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3455, -86.7155
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 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 traffic92,366 (2021)
Projected traffic172,864 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Slators Creek built?

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

What condition is I65 over Slators 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I65 over Slators Creek carry?

About 92,366 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Slators Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I65 over Slators Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.