US Bridges

FAP 35 over Little Pigeon River

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · .19 Mi.E.Of Sevierville · Structure no. 78SR0350023

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,941
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 35 over Little Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 35 over Little Pigeon River in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 22,941 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,398 by 2041. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesFAP 35
CrossesLittle Pigeon River
Location.19 Mi.E.Of Sevierville
RouteU.S. Route 411
Coordinates35.86478, -83.50755
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,941 (2021)
Projected traffic33,398 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 35 over Little Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 35 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 FAP 35 over Little Pigeon River carry?

About 22,941 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 35 over Little Pigeon River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 35 over Little Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.