US Bridges

FAP 29 over Garrett Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Tennessee · 8.60 Mi.S.Of Scott Co. · Structure no. 65SR0290025

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,413
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Garrett Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 29 over Garrett Branch in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5,413 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,990 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesGarrett Branch
Location8.60 Mi.S.Of Scott Co.
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1973, -84.66
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,413 (2021)
Projected traffic7,990 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$97,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over Garrett Branch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over Garrett 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 29 over Garrett Branch carry?

About 5,413 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over Garrett Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over Garrett Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.