FAP 6 over Dry Fork Creek
FairSumner County, Tennessee · 5.2 M SW JCT SR6&SR376 · Structure no. 83SR0060015
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,593
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 6 over Dry Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 6 over Dry Fork Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10,593 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,384 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 6 over Dry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 6 over Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork Creek carry?
About 10,593 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 6 over Dry Fork Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 6 over Dry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.