FAP 29 SBL
Carrying FAP 29 SBL over SR 29 LT LN
SR-29 / SR-153 JCT., Hamilton, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAP 29 SBL
The FAP 29 SBL bridge in Hamilton, Tennessee carries FAP 29 SBL over SR 29 LT LN. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 12,697 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAP 29 SBL compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1977
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,697 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 33SR0290044
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAP 29 SBL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FAP 29 SBL against other structures in Hamilton and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FAP 29 SBL?
FAP 29 SBL in Hamilton, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAP 29 SBL inspected?
FAP 29 SBL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 12,697 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAP 29 SBL is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FAP 29 SBL?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for FAP 29 SBL.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAP 29 SBL?
Ownership is not specified for FAP 29 SBL in the NBI.
How old is FAP 29 SBL and does age affect safety?
FAP 29 SBL was built in 1977, making it 49 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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