FAP 29 over Piney River
FairRhea County, Tennessee · 2.MI.E. of Spring City · Structure no. 72SR0290017
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 341 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,821
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 29 over Piney River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 29 over 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 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 5,821 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,872 by 2040. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Piney River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 29 over Piney River 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 Piney River carry?
About 5,821 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 29 over Piney River?
The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 29 over Piney River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.