US Bridges

FAP 6 over SR 6 Rl/Mt Joy Rd&tsourr

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 7 M N of Lawrence Co. · Structure no. 60SR0060031

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,212
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over SR 6 Rl/Mt Joy Rd&tsourr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 6 over SR 6 Rl/Mt Joy Rd&tsourr in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 14,212 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,800 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesFAP 6
CrossesSR 6 Rl/Mt Joy Rd&tsourr
Location7 M N of Lawrence Co.
RouteU.S. Route 43
Coordinates35.5204, -87.22256
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,212 (2021)
Projected traffic20,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 6 over SR 6 Rl/Mt Joy Rd&tsourr built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 6 over SR 6 Rl/Mt Joy Rd&tsourr 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 6 over SR 6 Rl/Mt Joy Rd&tsourr carry?

About 14,212 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 6 over SR 6 Rl/Mt Joy Rd&tsourr?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 over SR 6 Rl/Mt Joy Rd&tsourr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.