US Bridges

FAP 29 over Bitter Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Tennessee · 5 Mi.N.Of Roane Co.Ln. · Structure no. 65SR0290011

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,038
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Bitter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 29 over Bitter Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 4,038 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,960 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesBitter Creek
Location5 Mi.N.Of Roane Co.Ln.
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03262, -84.52341
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,038 (2021)
Projected traffic5,960 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 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 4,038 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns FAP 29 over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.