FAP 71 over Little Pigeon River Rl
FairSevier County, Tennessee · In Pigeon Forge · Structure no. 78SR0710041
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,291
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 71 over Little Pigeon River Rl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 71 over Little Pigeon River Rl in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 58 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 6 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 50,291 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,466 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 71 over Little Pigeon River Rl built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is FAP 71 over Little Pigeon River Rl 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 Little Pigeon River Rl carry?
About 50,291 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 71 over Little Pigeon River Rl?
The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 71 over Little Pigeon River Rl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.