US Bridges

FAP 29 over Little Emory River

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · .41 Mi.W.Of Morgan Co. · Structure no. 73SR0290012

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,388
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Little Emory River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 29 over Little Emory River in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,388 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,152 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 29
CrossesLittle Emory River
Location.41 Mi.W.Of Morgan Co.
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates35.97907, -84.48242
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Little Emory River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over Little Emory River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 29 over Little Emory River carry?

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

How long is FAP 29 over Little Emory River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over Little Emory River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.