US Bridges

I65 over Cartwright Circle

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.5 M N Davidson CO Line · Structure no. 83I00650006

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,822
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Cartwright Circle is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I65 over Cartwright Circle 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 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 56,822 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,386 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesI65
CrossesCartwright Circle
Location2.5 M N Davidson CO Line
RouteInterstate I0065
Coordinates36.36583, -86.71455
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,822 (2021)
Projected traffic90,386 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Cartwright Circle built?

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

What condition is I65 over Cartwright Circle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I65 over Cartwright Circle carry?

About 56,822 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Cartwright Circle?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over Cartwright Circle?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.