US Bridges

I65 over Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · .5 M S JCT SR96&I65 · Structure no. 94I00650015

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118,761
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 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 63 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 6 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 118,761 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 178,144 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 216 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesBranch
Location.5 M S JCT SR96&I65
RouteInterstate 65
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9071, -86.82505
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width216 ft (65.8 m)
Roadway width210 ft (64 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I65 over Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I65 over Branch carry?

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

How long is I65 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 216 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.