FAP 29 over Overflow Piney River
PoorRhea County, Tennessee · In Spring City City Limit · Structure no. 72SR0290013
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,821
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 29 over Overflow Piney River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 29 over Overflow Piney River in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,821 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,314 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 29 over Overflow Piney River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 29 over Overflow Piney River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 29 over Overflow Piney River carry?
About 5,821 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 29 over Overflow Piney River?
The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 29 over Overflow Piney River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.