US Bridges

I65 over Branch

Poor

Williamson County, Tennessee · .5 M S JCT SR248&I65 · Structure no. 94I00650009

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
109,713
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I65 over Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 109,713 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 161,056 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesBranch
Location.5 M S JCT SR248&I65
RouteInterstate 65
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.85162, -86.83197
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic109,713 (2021)
Projected traffic161,056 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does I65 over Branch carry?

About 109,713 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I65 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.