US Bridges

FAU 4693 over W Prong Little Pigeon Rv

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 1.7 M S of US441-US411 Jc · Structure no. 78024370001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,566
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4693 over W Prong Little Pigeon Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4693 over W Prong Little Pigeon Rv in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 4,566 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,304 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU 4693
CrossesW Prong Little Pigeon Rv
Location1.7 M S of US441-US411 Jc
RouteCity Street 4693
Coordinates35.84435, -83.56817
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,566 (2021)
Projected traffic6,304 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$655,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4693 over W Prong Little Pigeon Rv built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4693 over W Prong Little Pigeon Rv 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4693 over W Prong Little Pigeon Rv carry?

About 4,566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4693 over W Prong Little Pigeon Rv?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4693 over W Prong Little Pigeon Rv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.