US Bridges

FAP 29 over New River

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Tennessee · 9 Mi. Ne.Of Morgan Co. · Structure no. 76SR0290009

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
408 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,051
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over New River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 29 over New River in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,051 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,376 by 2042. The structure is 408 ft (124.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.7 mi (138 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesNew River
Location9 Mi. Ne.Of Morgan Co.
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyScott County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.38232, -84.55334
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length408 ft (124.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,051 (2021)
Projected traffic9,376 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.7 mi (138 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 New River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over New River 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 New River carry?

About 6,051 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over New River?

The structure is 408 ft (124.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.