US Bridges

FAP 29 over Town Creek

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · .7 Mi.S.W. of Spring City · Structure no. 72SR0290011

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,838
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 29 over Town Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,838 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,544 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesTown Creek
Location.7 Mi.S.W. of Spring City
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.67021, -84.87556
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,838 (2021)
Projected traffic14,544 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over Town 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 Town Creek carry?

About 8,838 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over Town Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.