US Bridges

FAP 6 over SR 6 Rl / CSX RR

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · .9 M NE SR45&SR6 · Structure no. 19SR0060021

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
647 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,985
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over SR 6 Rl / CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 6 over SR 6 Rl / CSX RR in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,985 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,907 by 2041. The structure is 647 ft (197.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAP 6
CrossesSR 6 Rl / CSX RR
Location.9 M NE SR45&SR6
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates36.2678, -86.71108
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length647 ft (197.1 m)
Longest span257 ft (78.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,985 (2021)
Projected traffic31,907 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 6 over SR 6 Rl / CSX RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 6 over SR 6 Rl / CSX RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 6 over SR 6 Rl / CSX RR carry?

About 23,985 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 6 over SR 6 Rl / CSX RR?

The structure is 647 ft (197.1 m) long with a longest span of 257 ft (78.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 over SR 6 Rl / CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.