US Bridges

FAP 9 over Pigpen Branch

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI E of Meadow CR Mtn · Structure no. 15SR0090015

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,188
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 9 over Pigpen Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 9 over Pigpen Branch in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,188 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,614 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 9
CrossesPigpen Branch
Location1.5 MI E of Meadow CR Mtn
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9458, -83.04798
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,188 (2021)
Projected traffic4,614 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 FAP 9 over Pigpen Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 9 over Pigpen Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 9 over Pigpen Branch carry?

About 3,188 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 9 over Pigpen Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FAP 9 over Pigpen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.