US Bridges

Nfa A431 over W Prong Little Pigeon Ri

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · In Pigeon Forge · Structure no. 780A4310001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A431 over W Prong Little Pigeon Ri is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A431 over W Prong Little Pigeon Ri 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A431
CrossesW Prong Little Pigeon Ri
LocationIn Pigeon Forge
RouteCity Street 431
Coordinates35.77827, -83.54258
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic448 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A431 over W Prong Little Pigeon Ri built?

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

What condition is Nfa A431 over W Prong Little Pigeon Ri 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 A431 over W Prong Little Pigeon Ri carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A431 over W Prong Little Pigeon Ri?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A431 over W Prong Little Pigeon Ri?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.