US Bridges

FAS 91 over Branch

Good

Carter County, Tennessee · .3 M of Et&wnc RR · Structure no. 10SR0910011

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,458
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 91 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 91 over Branch in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,458 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,578 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesFAS 91
CrossesBranch
Location.3 M of Et&wnc RR
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates36.35962, -82.19679
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,458 (2021)
Projected traffic21,578 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 91 over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 91 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 91 over Branch carry?

About 15,458 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 91 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns FAS 91 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.