US Bridges

FAP 29 over Small Branch

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 3.23 Mi. N of SR-111 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0290035

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,231
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Small Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 29 over Small Branch 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 16,231 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,104 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 29
CrossesSmall Branch
Location3.23 Mi. N of SR-111 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates35.34365, -85.12795
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,231 (2021)
Projected traffic23,104 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Small Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 29 over Small Branch 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 over Small Branch carry?

About 16,231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over Small Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAP 29 over Small Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.