US Bridges

FAP 35 over Pigeon River

FairPosted for load

Cocke County, Tennessee · 2.2 M NE of Castle Height · Structure no. 15SR0350001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
335 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,632
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 35 over Pigeon River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 35 over Pigeon River in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,632 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,811 by 2042. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 35
CrossesPigeon River
Location2.2 M NE of Castle Height
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96831, -83.18726
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,632 (2021)
Projected traffic21,811 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 35 over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 35 over Pigeon River 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 35 over Pigeon River carry?

About 13,632 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 35 over Pigeon River?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 35 over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.