Nfa A946 over W. Fk Little Pigeon Rive
GoodSevier County, Tennessee · In Gatlinburg · Structure no. 780A9460003
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,660
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A946 over W. Fk Little Pigeon Rive is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A946 over W. Fk Little Pigeon Rive in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 3,660 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,856 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A946 over W. Fk Little Pigeon Rive built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Nfa A946 over W. Fk Little Pigeon Rive 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 A946 over W. Fk Little Pigeon Rive carry?
About 3,660 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A946 over W. Fk Little Pigeon Rive?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A946 over W. Fk Little Pigeon Rive?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.