US Bridges

FAP 6 over Tennessee Southern RR

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · In Columbia Tn · Structure no. 60SR0060063

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,221
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over Tennessee Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 6 over Tennessee Southern RR in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 25,221 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,354 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 6
CrossesTennessee Southern RR
LocationIn Columbia Tn
RouteU.S. Route 43
Coordinates35.62968, -87.06153
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,221 (2021)
Projected traffic40,354 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 6 over Tennessee Southern RR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 6 over Tennessee Southern RR carry?

About 25,221 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 6 over Tennessee Southern RR?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 over Tennessee Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.