US Bridges

Jefferson St. over Cumberland River

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Near Nashville Tenn. · Structure no. 19L32580001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,835 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,470
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson St. over Cumberland River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson St. over Cumberland River in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5 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 23,470 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,552 by 2042. The structure is 1,835 ft (559.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson St.
CrossesCumberland River
LocationNear Nashville Tenn.
RouteCity Street 3258
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17513, -86.78365
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,835 ft (559.3 m)
Longest span322 ft (98.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,470 (2021)
Projected traffic37,552 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$9.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson St. over Cumberland River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson St. over Cumberland River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson St. over Cumberland River carry?

About 23,470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson St. over Cumberland River?

The structure is 1,835 ft (559.3 m) long with a longest span of 322 ft (98.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson St. over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.