I65 over Bethel Rd (SR257)
Robertson County, Tennessee · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I65 over Bethel Rd (SR257) in Robertson County, Tennessee, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 56,822 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 59 of the 204 inventoried bridges in Robertson County rated fair (28.9%); 2 (1.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 173 ft |
| Location | .3 M NE Rob Sumn Co Li |
| NBI structure number | 74I00650003 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Robertson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I24 over Hollis Creek | 1973 | 75,818 | Good |
| I24 over Mcmahon Hollow Rd | 1972 | 75,818 | Good |
| I24 over Mcmahon Hollow Rd | 1972 | 75,818 | Good |
| I24 over Sycamore Creek | 1972 | 75,818 | Good |
| I24 over Sycamore Creek | 1972 | 75,818 | Good |
| I24 over Passenger Creek | 1973 | 66,659 | Good |
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