US Bridges

FAP 109 over SR 6

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1 MI SW JCT SR25&SR174 · Structure no. 83SR0060030

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,734
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 109 over SR 6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 109 over SR 6 in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 25,734 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,824 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 109
CrossesSR 6
Location1 MI SW JCT SR25&SR174
RouteState Highway SR109
Coordinates36.37825, -86.46785
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,734 (2021)
Projected traffic47,824 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 109 over SR 6 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 109 over SR 6 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 109 over SR 6 carry?

About 25,734 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 109 over SR 6?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 109 over SR 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.