US Bridges

FAP 6 over E. Fk Station Camp Creek

Poor

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2 M SW JCT SR25&SR174 · Structure no. 83SR0060009

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,654
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over E. Fk Station Camp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 6 over E. Fk Station Camp Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 22,654 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,246 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAP 6
CrossesE. Fk Station Camp Creek
Location2 M SW JCT SR25&SR174
RouteU.S. Route SR006
Coordinates36.36952, -86.48499
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,654 (2021)
Projected traffic36,246 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 6 over E. Fk Station Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 6 over E. Fk Station Camp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 6 over E. Fk Station Camp Creek carry?

About 22,654 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 6 over E. Fk Station Camp Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 over E. Fk Station Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.