US Bridges

FAP 29 over SR 29 / Nfa C176

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1.39 Mi. S of SR-153 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0290088

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,432
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over SR 29 / Nfa C176 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 29 over SR 29 / Nfa C176 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 22,432 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,931 by 2041. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 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
CrossesSR 29 / Nfa C176
Location1.39 Mi. S of SR-153 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17961, -85.2687
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,432 (2021)
Projected traffic31,931 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over SR 29 / Nfa C176 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over SR 29 / Nfa C176 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 C176 carry?

About 22,432 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over SR 29 / Nfa C176?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over SR 29 / Nfa C176?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.