US Bridges

FAS 416 over Little Pigeon River

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · 2 M N of Pittman Center · Structure no. 78S24210005

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
676
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 416 over Little Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 416 over Little Pigeon River in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 676 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2041. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 416
CrossesLittle Pigeon River
Location2 M N of Pittman Center
RouteCounty Highway 416
Coordinates35.77663, -83.40511
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2021)
Projected traffic984 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAS 416 over Little Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 416 over Little Pigeon River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 416 over Little Pigeon River carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 416 over Little Pigeon River?

The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 416 over Little Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.