US Bridges

Nfa A912 over W Prong Little Pigeon Rv

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · In Gatlinburg · Structure no. 780A9120001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,310
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A912 over W Prong Little Pigeon Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A912 over W Prong Little Pigeon Rv in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 4,310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,896 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A912
CrossesW Prong Little Pigeon Rv
LocationIn Gatlinburg
RouteCity Street 912
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.7073, -83.52405
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,310 (2020)
Projected traffic6,896 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 A912 over W Prong Little Pigeon Rv built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A912 over W Prong Little Pigeon Rv 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 A912 over W Prong Little Pigeon Rv carry?

About 4,310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A912 over W Prong Little Pigeon Rv?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A912 over W Prong Little Pigeon Rv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.