US Bridges

FAP 29 over FAU 4463

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 0.49 Mi. N of SR-319 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0290071

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,648
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over FAU 4463 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 29 over FAU 4463 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 27,648 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,237 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesFAU 4463
Location0.49 Mi. N of SR-319 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.28385, -85.15255
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 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,648 (2021)
Projected traffic44,237 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 4463 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over FAU 4463 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 4463 carry?

About 27,648 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over FAU 4463?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over FAU 4463?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.