US Bridges

FAP 35 over W.Fk.Little Pigeon River

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · In Sevierville · Structure no. 78SR0350017

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
257 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
15,031
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 35 over W.Fk.Little Pigeon River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 35 over W.Fk.Little Pigeon River in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 92 years old, older 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 5 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 15,031 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,883 by 2041. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 35
CrossesW.Fk.Little Pigeon River
LocationIn Sevierville
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8714, -83.57463
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,031 (2021)
Projected traffic21,883 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 35 over W.Fk.Little Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is FAP 35 over W.Fk.Little Pigeon River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 35 over W.Fk.Little Pigeon River carry?

About 15,031 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 35 over W.Fk.Little Pigeon River?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 35 over W.Fk.Little Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.