US Bridges

Chickasaw Ave. over Ellington Pkwy.

PoorPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19032520013

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,880
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chickasaw Ave. over Ellington Pkwy. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chickasaw Ave. over Ellington Pkwy. in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,008 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesChickasaw Ave.
CrossesEllington Pkwy.
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 682
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19978, -86.75177
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,880 (2020)
Projected traffic3,008 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chickasaw Ave. over Ellington Pkwy. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chickasaw Ave. over Ellington Pkwy. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Chickasaw Ave. over Ellington Pkwy. carry?

About 1,880 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chickasaw Ave. over Ellington Pkwy.?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Chickasaw Ave. over Ellington Pkwy.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.