FAP 29 731087L
Carrying FAP 29 731087L over SOUTHERN RAILWAY
IN HARRIMAN, Roane, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAP 29 731087L
The FAP 29 731087L bridge in Roane, Tennessee carries FAP 29 731087L over SOUTHERN RAILWAY. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 80.2 meters (263 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,559 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAP 29 731087L compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 80.2 m (263 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.4 m (64 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,559 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 73SR0290005
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAP 29 731087L 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 731087L against other structures in Roane 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 731087L?
FAP 29 731087L in Roane, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAP 29 731087L inspected?
FAP 29 731087L'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 11,559 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAP 29 731087L is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FAP 29 731087L?
FAP 29 731087L has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAP 29 731087L?
FAP 29 731087L is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FAP 29 731087L and does age affect safety?
FAP 29 731087L was built in 1967, making it 59 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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