US Bridges

FAP 6 over Tennessee Southern RR

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 4 M SW Columbia · Structure no. 60SR0060039

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,807
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 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 15,807 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,784 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 6
CrossesTennessee Southern RR
Location4 M SW Columbia
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58952, -87.12634
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating54.6 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 length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,807 (2021)
Projected traffic28,784 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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

About 15,807 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 6 over Tennessee Southern RR?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 over Tennessee Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.