FAP 9 over Pigeon River
PoorPosted for loadCocke County, Tennessee · In Newport · Structure no. 15SR0090007
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 436 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,209
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 9 over Pigeon River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 9 over Pigeon River in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 89 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,209 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,134 by 2042. The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 9 over Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is FAP 9 over Pigeon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 9 over Pigeon River carry?
About 8,209 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 9 over Pigeon River?
The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 9 over Pigeon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.