FAP 6 over Drakes Creek
FairSumner County, Tennessee · 1.3 M E JCT SR6&SR258 · Structure no. 83SR0060005
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,829
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 6 over Drakes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 6 over Drakes Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 78 years old, older 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 35,829 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,326 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 6 over Drakes Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is FAP 6 over Drakes Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 6 over Drakes Creek carry?
About 35,829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 6 over Drakes Creek?
The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 6 over Drakes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.