US Bridges

FAP 29 over Roaring Paunch Creek

Fair

Scott County, Tennessee · 1.3 MI S Tn-Ky ST Li · Structure no. 76SR0290025

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
173 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,057
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Roaring Paunch Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 29 over Roaring Paunch Creek 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 6,057 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,691 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesRoaring Paunch Creek
Location1.3 MI S Tn-Ky ST Li
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyScott County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.5786, -84.44047
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,057 (2021)
Projected traffic9,691 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over Roaring Paunch Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 29 over Roaring Paunch 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 Roaring Paunch Creek carry?

About 6,057 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 over Roaring Paunch Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over Roaring Paunch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.