US Bridges

I65 over I65 / SR 252

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · .2 M S Davidson CO Line · Structure no. 94I00650035

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128,294
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over I65 / SR 252 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 over I65 / SR 252 in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 128,294 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 190,003 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI65
CrossesI65 / SR 252
Location.2 M S Davidson CO Line
RouteInterstate 65
Coordinates36.0333, -86.78305
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.3 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128,294 (2021)
Projected traffic190,003 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure9
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 / SR 252 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over I65 / SR 252 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 I65 / SR 252 carry?

About 128,294 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over I65 / SR 252?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over I65 / SR 252?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.