US Bridges

Briley Pkwy. over Cumberland River & B428

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · 2 M S JCT SR6&SR45 · Structure no. 19S63260014

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71,975
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briley Pkwy. over Cumberland River & B428 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Briley Pkwy. over Cumberland River & B428 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 63 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 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 71,975 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152,848 by 2041. The structure is 1,134 ft (345.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesBriley Pkwy.
CrossesCumberland River & B428
Location2 M S JCT SR6&SR45
RouteState Highway 155
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2355, -86.71017
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,134 ft (345.6 m)
Longest span325 ft (99.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,975 (2021)
Projected traffic152,848 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Briley Pkwy. over Cumberland River & B428 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Briley Pkwy. over Cumberland River & B428 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Briley Pkwy. over Cumberland River & B428 carry?

About 71,975 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Briley Pkwy. over Cumberland River & B428?

The structure is 1,134 ft (345.6 m) long with a longest span of 325 ft (99.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Briley Pkwy. over Cumberland River & B428?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.