US Bridges

FAS 91 over Blevins Branch

Fair

Carter County, Tennessee · In Holston Mts · Structure no. 10SR0910019

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 91 over Blevins Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 91 over Blevins Branch in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 96.3 mi (155 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 91
CrossesBlevins Branch
LocationIn Holston Mts
RouteState Highway 91
CountyCarter County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.45363, -82.03543
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2021)
Projected traffic728 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed96.3 mi (155 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 91 over Blevins Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 91 over Blevins Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 91 over Blevins Branch carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 91 over Blevins Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 91 over Blevins Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.