US Bridges

FAP 6 over Sugar Fork Creek

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 1 M W JCT SR243&SR6 · Structure no. 60SR0060034

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,119
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over Sugar Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 6 over Sugar Fork Creek 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 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 14,119 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,590 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 6
CrossesSugar Fork Creek
Location1 M W JCT SR243&SR6
RouteU.S. Route 43
Coordinates35.55552, -87.19791
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,119 (2021)
Projected traffic22,590 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 Sugar Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 6 over Sugar Fork Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 6 over Sugar Fork Creek carry?

About 14,119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 6 over Sugar Fork Creek?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 over Sugar Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.