US Bridges

FAP 29 over Sou Rwy & Nfa A168

Fair

Scott County, Tennessee · In the City of Oneida · Structure no. 76SR0290035

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
497 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,179
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Sou Rwy & Nfa A168 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 29 over Sou Rwy & Nfa A168 in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 497 ft (151.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFAP 29
CrossesSou Rwy & Nfa A168
LocationIn the City of Oneida
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates36.47673, -84.53944
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length497 ft (151.5 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,179 (2021)
Projected traffic21,803 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over Sou Rwy & Nfa A168 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over Sou Rwy & Nfa A168 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 Sou Rwy & Nfa A168 carry?

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

How long is FAP 29 over Sou Rwy & Nfa A168?

The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 over Sou Rwy & Nfa A168?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.