US Bridges

FAP 71 over Roaring Fork Creek

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Sevier County, Tennessee · In Gatlinburg · Structure no. 78SR0710025

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,019
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 71 over Roaring Fork Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying FAP 71 over Roaring Fork Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 25,019 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,632 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 71
CrossesRoaring Fork Creek
LocationIn Gatlinburg
RouteU.S. Route 321
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.71722, -83.51141
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,019 (2021)
Projected traffic49,632 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$403,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 71 over Roaring Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 71 over Roaring Fork Creek 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 71 over Roaring Fork Creek carry?

About 25,019 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 71 over Roaring Fork Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 71 over Roaring Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.