FAP 29 over Massingale Creek
PoorPosted for loadMorgan County, Tennessee · 2.14 Mi.S.Of Scott Co. · Structure no. 65SR0290033
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,086
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 29 over Massingale Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 29 over Massingale Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 98 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,086 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,338 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 29 over Massingale Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is FAP 29 over Massingale Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 29 over Massingale Creek carry?
About 2,086 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 29 over Massingale Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 29 over Massingale Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.