US Bridges

I65 343316H over Cumberland Rv & Cowan ST

Poor

Davidson County, Tennessee · I65 Inner Loop · Structure no. 19I00650145

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
101,986
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 343316H over Cumberland Rv & Cowan ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 343316H over Cumberland Rv & Cowan ST 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.

It carries about 101,986 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 163,178 by 2042. The structure is 1,199 ft (365.5 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI65 343316H
CrossesCumberland Rv & Cowan ST
LocationI65 Inner Loop
RouteInterstate I0065
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19164, -86.78462
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,199 ft (365.5 m)
Longest span330 ft (100.6 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,986 (2021)
Projected traffic163,178 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$58.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 343316H over Cumberland Rv & Cowan ST built?

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

What condition is I65 343316H over Cumberland Rv & Cowan ST 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I65 343316H over Cumberland Rv & Cowan ST carry?

About 101,986 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 343316H over Cumberland Rv & Cowan ST?

The structure is 1,199 ft (365.5 m) long with a longest span of 330 ft (100.6 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns I65 343316H over Cumberland Rv & Cowan ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.