US Bridges

FAP 29 over Branch

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · .5 Mile N.Of Spring City · Structure no. 72SR0290035

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,089
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 2003, so it is 22 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 10,089 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,440 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesBranch
Location.5 Mile N.Of Spring City
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6222, -84.9045
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,089 (2021)
Projected traffic15,440 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$341,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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 10,089 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.