US Bridges

Nfa B944 over W Prong Little Piegon R

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 1 M NW of US321-441 Jct. · Structure no. 780Z0010001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
482 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,246
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B944 over W Prong Little Piegon R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B944 over W Prong Little Piegon R in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 17,246 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,107 by 2041. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa B944
CrossesW Prong Little Piegon R
Location1 M NW of US321-441 Jct.
RouteCity Street 944
Coordinates35.83815, -83.56972
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,246 (2021)
Projected traffic25,107 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

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 B944 over W Prong Little Piegon R built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B944 over W Prong Little Piegon R 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B944 over W Prong Little Piegon R carry?

About 17,246 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B944 over W Prong Little Piegon R?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B944 over W Prong Little Piegon R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.