US Bridges

FAP 6 over Mansker Creek

PoorPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · .05 M Summer Davidson CO · Structure no. 19SR0060027

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,090
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over Mansker Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 6 over Mansker Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22,090 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,344 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAP 6
CrossesMansker Creek
Location.05 M Summer Davidson CO
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates36.30935, -86.67253
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,090 (2021)
Projected traffic35,344 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 6 over Mansker Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is FAP 6 over Mansker Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 6 over Mansker Creek carry?

About 22,090 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 6 over Mansker Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 over Mansker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.