US Bridges

FAP 29 over Little Emory River

Good

Morgan County, Tennessee · .3 M N of Sou RR · Structure no. 65SR0290002

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Little Emory River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 29 over Little Emory River in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,620 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,906 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesFAP 29
CrossesLittle Emory River
Location.3 M N of Sou RR
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates35.98684, -84.48255
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,620 (2021)
Projected traffic4,906 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over Little Emory River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over Little Emory River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 29 over Little Emory River carry?

About 3,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over Little Emory River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over Little Emory River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.