US Bridges

FAP 29 Nbl over Big Opossum Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 2.79 Mi. N of SR-111 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0290033

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,788
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 Nbl over Big Opossum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 29 Nbl over Big Opossum Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 16,788 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,944 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 29 Nbl
CrossesBig Opossum Creek
Location2.79 Mi. N of SR-111 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates35.33765, -85.12915
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,788 (2021)
Projected traffic24,944 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 Nbl over Big Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 Nbl over Big Opossum Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 29 Nbl over Big Opossum Creek carry?

About 16,788 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 Nbl over Big Opossum Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 Nbl over Big Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.