US Bridges

I65 Ramp over Branch

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Williamson County, Tennessee · .8 M S JCT I65 & SR 247 · Structure no. 94I00650041

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94,031
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 Ramp over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I65 Ramp over Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 94,031 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,928 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesI65 Ramp
CrossesBranch
Location.8 M S JCT I65 & SR 247
RouteInterstate 65
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.74273, -86.87435
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,031 (2021)
Projected traffic130,928 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Ramp over Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 Ramp over Branch 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 2025.

How much traffic does I65 Ramp over Branch carry?

About 94,031 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 Ramp over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I65 Ramp over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.