US Bridges

FAP 29 over Clear Creek

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · 8.5 Miles Ne.Of Dayton · Structure no. 72SR0290009

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,089
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 29 over Clear Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 10,089 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,440 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesClear Creek
Location8.5 Miles Ne.Of Dayton
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.61178, -84.91332
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,089 (2021)
Projected traffic15,440 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over Clear 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 Clear Creek carry?

About 10,089 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.