US Bridges

FAP 66 over Little Pigeon River

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · In Sevierville · Structure no. 78SR0660001

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48,989
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 66 over Little Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 66 over Little Pigeon River in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 62 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 48,989 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,322 by 2041. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 66
CrossesLittle Pigeon River
LocationIn Sevierville
RouteState Highway 66
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.86972, -83.56754
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,989 (2021)
Projected traffic71,322 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 66 over Little Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is FAP 66 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 66 over Little Pigeon River carry?

About 48,989 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 66 over Little Pigeon River?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 66 over Little Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.