US Bridges

FAP 6 over SR 6-STR. 1 / SR 396

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 2.5 M S SR 247 · Structure no. 60SR0060079

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,055
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over SR 6-STR. 1 / SR 396 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 6 over SR 6-STR. 1 / SR 396 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 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 19,055 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,624 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 6
CrossesSR 6-STR. 1 / SR 396
Location2.5 M S SR 247
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.7382, -86.9471
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,055 (2021)
Projected traffic46,624 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$592,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 6 over SR 6-STR. 1 / SR 396 built?

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

What condition is FAP 6 over SR 6-STR. 1 / SR 396 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 SR 6-STR. 1 / SR 396 carry?

About 19,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 6 over SR 6-STR. 1 / SR 396?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 over SR 6-STR. 1 / SR 396?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.