US Bridges

FAP 111/FAP 29 Sbl over SR 29 Sbl

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · SR-111 / SR-29 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0290097

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,947
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 111/FAP 29 Sbl over SR 29 Sbl is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 111/FAP 29 Sbl over SR 29 Sbl in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 10,947 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,115 by 2041. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAP 111/FAP 29 Sbl
CrossesSR 29 Sbl
LocationSR-111 / SR-29 Jct.
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates35.30157, -85.15073
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,947 (2021)
Projected traffic11,115 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 111/FAP 29 Sbl over SR 29 Sbl built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 111/FAP 29 Sbl over SR 29 Sbl 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 111/FAP 29 Sbl over SR 29 Sbl carry?

About 10,947 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 111/FAP 29 Sbl over SR 29 Sbl?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 111/FAP 29 Sbl over SR 29 Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.