US Bridges

I65 over Cunniff Parkway

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I65/CUNNIFF Pkwy · Structure no. 19I00650085

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
166,761
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Cunniff Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 over Cunniff Parkway in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 59 years old, older 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 166,761 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 263,013 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI65
CrossesCunniff Parkway
LocationI65/CUNNIFF Pkwy
RouteInterstate I0065
Coordinates36.28361, -86.72998
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.7 m)
Roadway width171 ft (52.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166,761 (2021)
Projected traffic263,013 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Cunniff Parkway built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I65 over Cunniff Parkway 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 2024.

How much traffic does I65 over Cunniff Parkway carry?

About 166,761 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Cunniff Parkway?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over Cunniff Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.