FAP 29 over Sale Creek
FairHamilton County, Tennessee · 2.56 MI from Rhea Co. · Structure no. 33SR0290041
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 320 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,231
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 29 over Sale Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 29 over Sale 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 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 16,231 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,104 by 2041. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 29 over Sale Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 29 over Sale 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 29 over Sale Creek carry?
About 16,231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 29 over Sale Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 29 over Sale Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.