US Bridges

FAP 29 over SR 29 / Nfa A150

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 3.36 Mi. N of SR-8 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0290077

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,721
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over SR 29 / Nfa A150 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 29 over SR 29 / Nfa A150 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 22,721 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,475 by 2041. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesSR 29 / Nfa A150
Location3.36 Mi. N of SR-8 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.12537, -85.29453
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,721 (2021)
Projected traffic32,475 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 SR 29 / Nfa A150 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over SR 29 / Nfa A150 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 29 / Nfa A150 carry?

About 22,721 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over SR 29 / Nfa A150?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over SR 29 / Nfa A150?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.