US Bridges

FAP 6 over Rouges Fork Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.2 M SW JCT SR6&SR376 · Structure no. 83SR0060021

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,064
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over Rouges Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 6 over Rouges 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 10,064 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,512 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 6
CrossesRouges Fork Creek
Location1.2 M SW JCT SR6&SR376
RouteU.S. Route SR006
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49453, -86.29778
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,064 (2021)
Projected traffic14,512 by 2040
Trucks10%
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$404,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 6 over Rouges Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 6 over Rouges 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 Rouges Fork Creek carry?

About 10,064 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 6 over Rouges Fork Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 6 over Rouges Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.