US Bridges

FAP 6 over Tennessee Southern RR

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · .2 N W SR243&SR6 · Structure no. 60SR0060035

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over Tennessee Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 6 over Tennessee Southern RR 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesFAP 6
CrossesTennessee Southern RR
Location.2 N W SR243&SR6
RouteU.S. Route 43
Coordinates35.55798, -87.18491
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2021)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 6 over Tennessee Southern RR built?

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

What condition is FAP 6 over Tennessee Southern RR 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 Tennessee Southern RR carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 6 over Tennessee Southern RR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 over Tennessee Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.