US Bridges

FAP 29 over FAU 1126 Sequoyah Road

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 2.42 Mi. S of SR-319 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0290051

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,457
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over FAU 1126 Sequoyah Road is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 29 over FAU 1126 Sequoyah Road in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 35,457 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,563 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesFAU 1126 Sequoyah Road
Location2.42 Mi. S of SR-319 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.24831, -85.17912
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,457 (2021)
Projected traffic42,563 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over FAU 1126 Sequoyah Road built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over FAU 1126 Sequoyah Road 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 FAU 1126 Sequoyah Road carry?

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

How long is FAP 29 over FAU 1126 Sequoyah Road?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over FAU 1126 Sequoyah Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.