Nfa A253 over W. Prong Little Pigeon R
GoodSevier County, Tennessee · E. Wears Valley Rd. · Structure no. 780A2530003
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 226 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A253 over W. Prong Little Pigeon R is a steel truss - thru carrying Nfa A253 over W. Prong Little Pigeon R in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A253 over W. Prong Little Pigeon R built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A253 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 A253 over W. Prong Little Pigeon R carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A253 over W. Prong Little Pigeon R?
The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A253 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.