US Bridges

FAP 29 over FAU 3632/SOU Rr/ Poe Br

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Hamilton County, Tennessee · 3.31 Mi. S of SR-319 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0290046

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
378 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,457
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over FAU 3632/SOU Rr/ Poe Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 29 over FAU 3632/SOU Rr/ Poe Br in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 35,457 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,557 by 2041. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesFAU 3632/SOU Rr/ Poe Br
Location3.31 Mi. S of SR-319 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.23915, -85.1888
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,457 (2021)
Projected traffic50,557 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over FAU 3632/SOU Rr/ Poe Br built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over FAU 3632/SOU Rr/ Poe Br 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 FAU 3632/SOU Rr/ Poe Br carry?

About 35,457 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over FAU 3632/SOU Rr/ Poe Br?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over FAU 3632/SOU Rr/ Poe Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.