US Bridges

FAP 6 over SR 6 / Zion RD

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 3 M NE Mt. Pleasant · Structure no. 60SR0060077

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over SR 6 / Zion RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 6 over SR 6 / Zion RD 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 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 24,384 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 6
CrossesSR 6 / Zion RD
Location3 M NE Mt. Pleasant
RouteState Highway 6
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57985, -87.1445
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 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2021)
Projected traffic24,384 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 6 over SR 6 / Zion RD built?

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

What condition is FAP 6 over SR 6 / Zion RD 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 SR 6 / Zion RD carry?

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

How long is FAP 6 over SR 6 / Zion RD?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 over SR 6 / Zion RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.