US Bridges

FAP 68 over SR 68 / SR 29 & Sou RR

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · In Spring City · Structure no. 72SR0290029

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,370
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 68 over SR 68 / SR 29 & Sou RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 68 over SR 68 / SR 29 & Sou RR in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,392 by 2042. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 68
CrossesSR 68 / SR 29 & Sou RR
LocationIn Spring City
RouteState Highway 68
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.68721, -84.86533
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,370 (2021)
Projected traffic5,392 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 68 over SR 68 / SR 29 & Sou RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 68 over SR 68 / SR 29 & Sou RR 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 68 over SR 68 / SR 29 & Sou RR carry?

About 3,370 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 68 over SR 68 / SR 29 & Sou RR?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 68 over SR 68 / SR 29 & Sou RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.