US Bridges

FAS 338 over Little Pigeon River

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · 4 MI NW of Sevierville · Structure no. 78012940001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,270
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 338 over Little Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 338 over Little Pigeon River in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 9,270 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,042 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 338
CrossesLittle Pigeon River
Location4 MI NW of Sevierville
RouteState Highway 338
Coordinates35.92853, -83.58418
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,270 (2021)
Projected traffic14,042 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 338 over Little Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 338 over Little 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 338 over Little Pigeon River carry?

About 9,270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 338 over Little Pigeon River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 338 over Little Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.