US Bridges

FAP 6 over Rutherford Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 2.38 Mi.N. JCT SH 99 · Structure no. 60SR0060028

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,382
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over Rutherford Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 6 over Rutherford Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 40,382 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,328 by 2040. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 6
CrossesRutherford Creek
Location2.38 Mi.N. JCT SH 99
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66885, -87.00523
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,382 (2021)
Projected traffic69,328 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 6 over Rutherford Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 6 over Rutherford 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 6 over Rutherford Creek carry?

About 40,382 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 6 over Rutherford Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 over Rutherford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.