US Bridges

FAP 29 over Nfa D570 Card RD

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1.91 Mi. S of SR-319 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0290059

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,888
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Nfa D570 Card RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 29 over Nfa D570 Card RD 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 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 31,888 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,563 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 29
CrossesNfa D570 Card RD
Location1.91 Mi. S of SR-319 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates35.25453, -85.1745
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,888 (2021)
Projected traffic42,563 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 Nfa D570 Card RD built?

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

What condition is FAP 29 over Nfa D570 Card RD 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 Nfa D570 Card RD carry?

About 31,888 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over Nfa D570 Card RD?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over Nfa D570 Card RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.