US Bridges

FAP 29 over Whites Creek

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · At Roane Co. Line · Structure no. 72SR0290025

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
865 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,645
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Whites Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 29 over Whites Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,645 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,008 by 2041. The structure is 865 ft (263.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesWhites Creek
LocationAt Roane Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.79357, -84.75243
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length865 ft (263.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,645 (2021)
Projected traffic7,008 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Whites Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over Whites 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 Whites Creek carry?

About 4,645 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over Whites Creek?

The structure is 865 ft (263.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.