US Bridges

FAP 6 over SR 6 / Zion RD

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 3 M NE Mt. Pleasant · Structure no. 60SR0060078

Built
2001
24 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 2001, so it is 24 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 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesFAP 6
CrossesSR 6 / Zion RD
Location3 M NE Mt. Pleasant
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates35.58008, -87.14467
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2021)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2001, making it 24 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 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 over SR 6 / Zion RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.