US Bridges

FAP 29 over Branch

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · .7 Mile N.Of Spring City · Structure no. 72SR0290021

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,821
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 29 over Branch in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 94 years old, older 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 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesBranch
Location.7 Mile N.Of Spring City
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.70554, -84.84843
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,821 (2021)
Projected traffic9,872 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is FAP 29 over Branch 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 Branch carry?

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

How long is FAP 29 over Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.