US Bridges

FAP 386 Ramp over SR 6

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 3.2 M E JCT SR258&SR386 · Structure no. 83SR0060033

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,055
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 386 Ramp over SR 6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 386 Ramp over SR 6 in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 59,055 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,840 by 2040. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAP 386 Ramp
CrossesSR 6
Location3.2 M E JCT SR258&SR386
RouteState Highway SR386
Coordinates36.32837, -86.5597
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,055 (2021)
Projected traffic103,840 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 386 Ramp over SR 6 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 386 Ramp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 386 Ramp over SR 6 carry?

About 59,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 386 Ramp over SR 6?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 386 Ramp over SR 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.