US Bridges

FAP 29 over SR-29 Ramp / Poe Branch

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · Harrison LN Exit Ramp · Structure no. 33SR0290105

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,457
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over SR-29 Ramp / Poe Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 29 over SR-29 Ramp / Poe Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 35,457 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,704 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesSR-29 Ramp / Poe Branch
LocationHarrison LN Exit Ramp
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.2325, -85.19577
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,457 (2021)
Projected traffic6,704 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over SR-29 Ramp / Poe Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over SR-29 Ramp / Poe Branch 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 Ramp / Poe Branch carry?

About 35,457 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over SR-29 Ramp / Poe Branch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over SR-29 Ramp / Poe Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.