US Bridges

FAP 29 over Pine Creek

Fair

Scott County, Tennessee · .1 MI SW JCT SR297 · Structure no. 76SR0290019

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,179
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 29 over Pine Creek in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 12,179 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,803 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesPine Creek
Location.1 MI SW JCT SR297
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyScott County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49702, -84.51871
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,179 (2021)
Projected traffic21,803 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$701,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over Pine Creek 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 Pine Creek carry?

About 12,179 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.