US Bridges

Nfa B006 over W Prg Little Pigeon Rive

PoorPosted for load

Sevier County, Tennessee · In Pigeon Forge · Structure no. 780B0060001

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,870
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B006 over W Prg Little Pigeon Rive is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa B006 over W Prg Little Pigeon Rive in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,870 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,592 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa B006
CrossesW Prg Little Pigeon Rive
LocationIn Pigeon Forge
RouteCity Street 6
Coordinates35.78845, -83.5545
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,870 (2020)
Projected traffic12,592 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$721,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B006 over W Prg Little Pigeon Rive built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B006 over W Prg Little Pigeon Rive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B006 over W Prg Little Pigeon Rive carry?

About 7,870 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B006 over W Prg Little Pigeon Rive?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B006 over W Prg Little Pigeon Rive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.