FAP 29 over Richland Creek
FairRhea County, Tennessee · In Dayton City Limits · Structure no. 72SR0290003
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 314 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,414
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 29 over Richland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 29 over Richland Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 5 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 23,414 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,462 by 2042. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 29 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is FAP 29 over Richland 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 29 over Richland Creek carry?
About 23,414 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 29 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 29 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.