FAP 6 over Bledsoe Creek
GoodSumner County, Tennessee · 3.2 M SW JCT SR6&SR52 · Structure no. 83SR0060023
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,322
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 6 over Bledsoe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 6 over Bledsoe 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,322 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,456 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bledsoe Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 6 over Bledsoe Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 6 over Bledsoe Creek carry?
About 13,322 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 6 over Bledsoe Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 6 over Bledsoe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.