US Bridges

FAP 29 over Tn R/Sourr/Fau 5395&3619

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · SR-29 / Tenn. River · Structure no. 33FA0271001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
2,745 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
67,633
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Tn R/Sourr/Fau 5395&3619 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying FAP 29 over Tn R/Sourr/Fau 5395&3619 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 67,633 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,213 by 2042. The structure is 2,745 ft (836.7 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesTn R/Sourr/Fau 5395&3619
LocationSR-29 / Tenn. River
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0548, -85.31522
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,745 ft (836.7 m)
Longest span375 ft (114.3 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.2 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,633 (2021)
Projected traffic108,213 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over Tn R/Sourr/Fau 5395&3619 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FAP 29 over Tn R/Sourr/Fau 5395&3619 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 29 over Tn R/Sourr/Fau 5395&3619 carry?

About 67,633 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over Tn R/Sourr/Fau 5395&3619?

The structure is 2,745 ft (836.7 m) long with a longest span of 375 ft (114.3 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over Tn R/Sourr/Fau 5395&3619?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.