US Bridges

I65 over I65 / Liberty Pike

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 1 M N JCT SR96&I65 · Structure no. 94I00650021

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138,787
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over I65 / Liberty Pike is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 over I65 / Liberty Pike in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 28 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 138,787 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 215,824 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI65
CrossesI65 / Liberty Pike
Location1 M N JCT SR96&I65
RouteInterstate 65
Coordinates35.92607, -86.8212
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,787 (2021)
Projected traffic215,824 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over I65 / Liberty Pike built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I65 over I65 / Liberty Pike 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 I65 / Liberty Pike carry?

About 138,787 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over I65 / Liberty Pike?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over I65 / Liberty Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.