US Bridges

Nfa 2490 (sa 7810) over W. Prong Little Pigeon R

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · Gists Creek Road · Structure no. 78024900007

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
508 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2490 (sa 7810) over W. Prong Little Pigeon R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2490 (sa 7810) over W. Prong Little Pigeon R in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,954 by 2041. The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa 2490 (sa 7810)
CrossesW. Prong Little Pigeon R
LocationGists Creek Road
RouteCity Street 2490
Coordinates35.8922, -83.58311
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length508 ft (154.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2021)
Projected traffic2,954 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2490 (sa 7810) over W. Prong Little Pigeon R built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2490 (sa 7810) over W. Prong Little Pigeon R 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2490 (sa 7810) over W. Prong Little Pigeon R carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2490 (sa 7810) over W. Prong Little Pigeon R?

The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2490 (sa 7810) over W. Prong Little Pigeon R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.