US Bridges

FAP 29 over Nigs Creek

Fair

Scott County, Tennessee · City of Oneida · Structure no. 76SR0290037

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,179
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 over Nigs Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 29 over Nigs Creek in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29
CrossesNigs Creek
LocationCity of Oneida
RouteState Highway 29
CountyScott County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.48097, -84.538
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$379,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 over Nigs Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 over Nigs 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 Nigs Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 29 over Nigs Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 29 over Nigs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.