FAP 6 over Harpeth River
PoorPosted for loadWilliamson County, Tennessee · .4 M NE JCT SR6&SR106 · Structure no. 94SR0060013
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 268 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,173
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 6 over Harpeth River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 6 over Harpeth River in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16,173 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,334 by 2042. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 6 over Harpeth River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 6 over Harpeth River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 6 over Harpeth River carry?
About 16,173 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 6 over Harpeth River?
The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 6 over Harpeth River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.