US Bridges

FAP 73 over Pigeon River

Good

Cocke County, Tennessee · 0.5 Mi. W. of I40 · Structure no. 15025720001

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
489 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,861
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 73 over Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 73 over Pigeon River in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 58 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 2,861 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,939 by 2041. The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 73
CrossesPigeon River
Location0.5 Mi. W. of I40
RouteState Highway 73
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88043, -83.19805
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length489 ft (149 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,861 (2021)
Projected traffic3,939 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 73 over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FAP 73 over Pigeon River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 73 over Pigeon River carry?

About 2,861 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 73 over Pigeon River?

The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 73 over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.