US Bridges

FAP 6 over Dry Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · 1.5 M NE SR45&SR6 · Structure no. 19SR0060023

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,985
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 6 over Dry Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 99 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 23,985 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,907 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesFAP 6
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.5 M NE SR45&SR6
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 6 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is FAP 6 over Dry Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 6 over Dry Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 6 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.