US Bridges

Briley Pkwy. over Airways Blvd.

Poor

Davidson County, Tennessee · Briley Pkwy @ Airport DR · Structure no. 19S63260001

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,384
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briley Pkwy. over Airways Blvd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Briley Pkwy. over Airways Blvd. in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 66 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 36,384 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,214 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBriley Pkwy.
CrossesAirways Blvd.
LocationBriley Pkwy @ Airport DR
RouteState Highway 155
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.12957, -86.6951
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,384 (2021)
Projected traffic58,214 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Briley Pkwy. over Airways Blvd. built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Briley Pkwy. over Airways Blvd. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Briley Pkwy. over Airways Blvd. carry?

About 36,384 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Briley Pkwy. over Airways Blvd.?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Briley Pkwy. over Airways Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.