US Bridges

FAP 6 over Deshea Creek

PoorPosted for load

Sumner County, Tennessee · 4.4 M NE JCT SR6&SR174 · Structure no. 83SR0060013

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,975
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over Deshea Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 6 over Deshea Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,975 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,360 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 6
CrossesDeshea Creek
Location4.4 M NE JCT SR6&SR174
RouteU.S. Route SR006
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.42847, -86.38157
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,975 (2021)
Projected traffic22,360 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 6 over Deshea Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 6 over Deshea 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 6 over Deshea Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 6 over Deshea Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 over Deshea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.