US Bridges

FAP 29 over Oak Hill RD

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · 8.5 Miles Ne.Of Dayton · Structure no. 72SR0290031

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,192
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Oak Hill RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 29 over Oak Hill RD in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 16,192 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,504 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesFAP 29
CrossesOak Hill RD
Location8.5 Miles Ne.Of Dayton
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates35.55766, -84.95681
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,192 (2021)
Projected traffic25,504 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over Oak Hill RD built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over Oak Hill RD 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 Oak Hill RD carry?

About 16,192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over Oak Hill RD?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over Oak Hill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.