US Bridges

FAP 29 over Emory River

Fair

Morgan County, Tennessee · 2 M SE of Wartburg · Structure no. 65SR0290035

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,174
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Emory River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 29 over Emory River in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5,174 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,677 by 2041. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 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
CrossesEmory River
Location2 M SE of Wartburg
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.12847, -84.6157
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,174 (2021)
Projected traffic8,677 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 Emory River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over Emory River 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 Emory River carry?

About 5,174 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over Emory River?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over Emory River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.