US Bridges

FAP 29 over Ravine

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · City Limits - Spring City · Structure no. 72SR0290015

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,821
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Ravine is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 29 over Ravine 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 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 5,821 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,872 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesRavine
LocationCity Limits - Spring City
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.69768, -84.85612
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,821 (2021)
Projected traffic9,872 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over Ravine built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over Ravine 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 Ravine carry?

About 5,821 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over Ravine?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over Ravine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.