US Bridges

FAP 6 Connector over SR 386 CONNECTOR/SR6

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI W JCT SR6 & SR258 · Structure no. 83SR0064019

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
232 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 Connector over SR 386 CONNECTOR/SR6 is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 6 Connector over SR 386 CONNECTOR/SR6 in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 22,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,272 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 6 Connector
CrossesSR 386 CONNECTOR/SR6
Location1.2 MI W JCT SR6 & SR258
RouteState Highway SR006
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.30757, -86.65725
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,850 (2021)
Projected traffic12,272 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 6 Connector over SR 386 CONNECTOR/SR6 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 6 Connector over SR 386 CONNECTOR/SR6 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 Connector over SR 386 CONNECTOR/SR6 carry?

About 22,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 6 Connector over SR 386 CONNECTOR/SR6?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 Connector over SR 386 CONNECTOR/SR6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.