US Bridges

FAP 29 over Branch

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · In Dayton City Limits · Structure no. 72SR0290001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,072
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 29 over Branch in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 21,072 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,576 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Dayton City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.47403, -85.03146
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,072 (2021)
Projected traffic32,576 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$277,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 29 over Branch carry?

About 21,072 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.