Nfa A491 over Little Pigeon River
FairSevier County, Tennessee · In Pigeon Forge · Structure no. 780A4910001
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A491 over Little Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A491 over Little Pigeon River in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A491 over Little Pigeon River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A491 over Little Pigeon River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A491 over Little Pigeon River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A491 over Little Pigeon River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A491 over Little Pigeon River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.