US Bridges

FAS 243 over SR 243 Ramp Ef / SR 6

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · In Mt. Pleasant · Structure no. 60SR0060075

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,557
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 243 over SR 243 Ramp Ef / SR 6 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 243 over SR 243 Ramp Ef / SR 6 in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6,557 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,544 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 243
CrossesSR 243 Ramp Ef / SR 6
LocationIn Mt. Pleasant
RouteState Highway 243
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.55933, -87.18565
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,557 (2021)
Projected traffic12,544 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAS 243 over SR 243 Ramp Ef / SR 6 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 243 over SR 243 Ramp Ef / SR 6 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 FAS 243 over SR 243 Ramp Ef / SR 6 carry?

About 6,557 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 243 over SR 243 Ramp Ef / SR 6?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 243 over SR 243 Ramp Ef / SR 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.