US Bridges

FAP 29 over SR 153

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · SR-29 / SR-153 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0290043

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,432
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over SR 153 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 29 over SR 153 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 22,432 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,931 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesSR 153
LocationSR-29 / SR-153 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18777, -85.2467
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,432 (2021)
Projected traffic31,931 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over SR 153 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over SR 153 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 SR 153 carry?

About 22,432 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over SR 153?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over SR 153?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.