US Bridges

Nfa A330 over Little Pigeon River

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · 5 M SE of US411-SR339 JCT · Structure no. 780A3300001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,430
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A330 over Little Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A330 over Little Pigeon River in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 2,430 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,888 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa A330
CrossesLittle Pigeon River
Location5 M SE of US411-SR339 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 330
Coordinates35.8156, -83.43816
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,430 (2020)
Projected traffic3,888 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$730,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A330 over Little Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A330 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A330 over Little Pigeon River carry?

About 2,430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A330 over Little Pigeon River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A330 over Little Pigeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.