US Bridges

FAP 6 over Town Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.3 M NE JCT SR6&SR174 · Structure no. 83SR0060011

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,975
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 6 over Town Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 13,975 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,288 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 6
CrossesTown Creek
Location1.3 M NE JCT SR6&SR174
RouteU.S. Route SR006
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.40346, -86.42945
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,975 (2021)
Projected traffic22,288 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$385,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 6 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 6 over Town 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 6 over Town Creek carry?

About 13,975 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 6 over Town Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 6 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.