US Bridges

Nfa B271 over E Fork Little Pigeon Rv

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · 1 M SE of US411-SR339 JCT · Structure no. 780B2710001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B271 over E Fork Little Pigeon Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B271 over E Fork Little Pigeon Rv in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa B271
CrossesE Fork Little Pigeon Rv
Location1 M SE of US411-SR339 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 271
Coordinates35.86535, -83.48811
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B271 over E Fork Little Pigeon Rv built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B271 over E Fork Little Pigeon Rv 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B271 over E Fork Little Pigeon Rv carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B271 over E Fork Little Pigeon Rv?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B271 over E Fork Little Pigeon Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.