US Bridges

FAS 91 over Minton Branch

Good

Carter County, Tennessee · Outside of Elizabethton · Structure no. 10SR0910021

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,961
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 91 over Minton Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 91 over Minton Branch in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,961 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,874 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesFAS 91
CrossesMinton Branch
LocationOutside of Elizabethton
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates36.36925, -82.16341
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,961 (2021)
Projected traffic16,874 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$631,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 91 over Minton Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 91 over Minton 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 Minton Branch carry?

About 10,961 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 91 over Minton Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns FAS 91 over Minton Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.