US Bridges

FAP 6 over Spencer Creek

FairPosted for load

Williamson County, Tennessee · 1.7 M NE JCT SR6&SR106 · Structure no. 94SR0060015

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,353
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over Spencer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 6 over Spencer Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,353 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,909 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 6
CrossesSpencer Creek
Location1.7 M NE JCT SR6&SR106
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.94343, -86.85478
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,353 (2021)
Projected traffic17,909 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$577,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 6 over Spencer Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FAP 6 over Spencer Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 6 over Spencer Creek carry?

About 13,353 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 6 over Spencer Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 over Spencer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.