US Bridges

FAS 91 over Trigger Branch

Good

Johnson County, Tennessee · 6.8 M S of Va-Tn Line · Structure no. 46SR0910013

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,112
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 91 over Trigger Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 91 over Trigger Branch in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 4,112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,579 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAS 91
CrossesTrigger Branch
Location6.8 M S of Va-Tn Line
RouteCounty Highway 91
Coordinates36.53695, -81.77953
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,112 (2021)
Projected traffic6,579 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 Trigger Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 91 over Trigger 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 91 over Trigger Branch carry?

About 4,112 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 91 over Trigger Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 91 over Trigger Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.