US Bridges

FAP 29 over Bitter Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.Nw.Of Roane Co. · Structure no. 65SR0290007

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Bitter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 29 over Bitter Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 3,620 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,906 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesBitter Creek
Location3 Mi.Nw.Of Roane Co.
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.01553, -84.52564
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,620 (2021)
Projected traffic4,906 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$692,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over Bitter Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 29 over Bitter Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 29 over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAP 29 over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.