US Bridges

FAP 71 over Norton Branch

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · In Pigeon Forge · Structure no. 78SR0710045

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,291
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 71 over Norton Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 71 over Norton Branch in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 71
CrossesNorton Branch
LocationIn Pigeon Forge
RouteU.S. Route 441
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.83892, -83.57086
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,291 (2021)
Projected traffic71,173 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 71 over Norton Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 71 over Norton Branch 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 Norton Branch carry?

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

How long is FAP 71 over Norton Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 71 over Norton Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.