US Bridges

FAP 71 over W.Fk.Little Pigeon River

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · In Pigeon Forge · Structure no. 78SR0710039

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
301 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
58,486
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 71 over W.Fk.Little Pigeon River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 71 over W.Fk.Little Pigeon River in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 58,486 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,578 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 71
CrossesW.Fk.Little Pigeon River
LocationIn Pigeon Forge
RouteU.S. Route 321
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.77353, -83.53705
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,486 (2021)
Projected traffic93,578 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 71 over W.Fk.Little Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 71 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 71 over W.Fk.Little Pigeon River carry?

About 58,486 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 71 over W.Fk.Little Pigeon River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 71 over W.Fk.Little Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.