FAP 71 over Little Pigeon River Ll
FairSevier County, Tennessee · 1.33 Mi.N.Of Pigeon Forge · Structure no. 78SR0710044
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 71 over Little Pigeon River Ll in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 71,173 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 71 over Little Pigeon River Ll built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
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 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 71 over Little Pigeon River Ll?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.