US Bridges

FAP 29 over Rock Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Tennessee · Near Pilot Mt. · Structure no. 65SR0290027

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,413
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Rock Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying FAP 29 over Rock Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesRock Creek
LocationNear Pilot Mt.
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19842, -84.66053
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is FAP 29 over Rock 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 Rock Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 29 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.