US Bridges

FAP 28 over Minton Branch

Good

Sequatchie County, Tennessee · 0.94 Mi.S.Of Bledsoe Co. · Structure no. 77SR0280013

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,167
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 28 over Minton Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 28 over Minton Branch in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 5,167 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,144 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 28
CrossesMinton Branch
Location0.94 Mi.S.Of Bledsoe Co.
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountySequatchie County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.43096, -85.35296
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,167 (2021)
Projected traffic8,144 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 28 over Minton Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 28 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 28 over Minton Branch carry?

About 5,167 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 28 over Minton Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 28 over Minton Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.