US Bridges

FAP 29 over Branch

Fair

Scott County, Tennessee · .9 MI SW JCT SR52 · Structure no. 76SR0290007

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,993
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 Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 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 1,993 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,571 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesBranch
Location.9 MI SW JCT SR52
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyScott County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.32233, -84.61211
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,993 (2021)
Projected traffic3,571 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$229,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 29 over Branch carry?

About 1,993 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.