US Bridges

FAP 29 841827S over Southern Railway

Fair

Scott County, Tennessee · 4.4 MI NE JCT SR297 · Structure no. 76SR0290021

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
220 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,377
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 841827S over Southern Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 29 841827S over Southern Railway in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 8,377 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,130 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29 841827S
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location4.4 MI NE JCT SR297
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyScott County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.53805, -84.46503
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,377 (2021)
Projected traffic16,130 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 841827S over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 841827S over Southern Railway 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 841827S over Southern Railway carry?

About 8,377 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 841827S over Southern Railway?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 841827S over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.