US Bridges

FAP 71 over Little Pigeon River Ll

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · In Pigeon Forge · Structure no. 78SR0710042

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50,291
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 71 over Little Pigeon River Ll is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 71 over Little Pigeon River Ll in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 76 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 50,291 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,173 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 71
CrossesLittle Pigeon River Ll
LocationIn Pigeon Forge
RouteU.S. Route 441
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.80748, -83.57764
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,291 (2021)
Projected traffic71,173 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$710,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 71 over Little Pigeon River Ll built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FAP 71 over Little Pigeon River Ll 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 Ll carry?

About 50,291 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 71 over Little Pigeon River Ll?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 71 over Little Pigeon River Ll?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.