Fau 91 over Sinking Creek

Fair Condition99 years old6,583 vehicles/day

Location

StateTennessee
CountyCarter
Location2.15 Mi.w.of Elizabethton
CarriesFau 91
CrossesSinking Creek
Coordinates36.32793, -82.30725

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Max Span39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Deck Width36.4 ft (11.1 m)
Deck Area142.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1927 (reconstructed 1966)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,583 (2021)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number10SR0910001

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