US Bridges

FAP 29 over SR-29 / SR-61

Fair

Roane County, Tennessee · 1.69 East of Harriman · Structure no. 73SR0290009

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,388
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over SR-29 / SR-61 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 29 over SR-29 / SR-61 in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 3,388 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,152 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesSR-29 / SR-61
Location1.69 East of Harriman
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97062, -84.49828
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,388 (2021)
Projected traffic10,152 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over SR-29 / SR-61 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over SR-29 / SR-61 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 29 over SR-29 / SR-61 carry?

About 3,388 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over SR-29 / SR-61?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over SR-29 / SR-61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.