US Bridges

I65 over Harpeth River

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 1.5 M S JCT SR96&I65 · Structure no. 94I00650013

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
118,761
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Harpeth River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I65 over Harpeth River in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 118,761 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 178,144 by 2041. The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI65
CrossesHarpeth River
Location1.5 M S JCT SR96&I65
RouteInterstate 65
Coordinates35.89155, -86.82918
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length291 ft (88.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.6 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118,761 (2021)
Projected traffic178,144 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 Harpeth River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over Harpeth 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I65 over Harpeth River carry?

About 118,761 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Harpeth River?

The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over Harpeth River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.