US Bridges

FAP 448 over Little Pigeon River

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · In Sevierville · Structure no. 78SR4480001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,209
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 448 over Little Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 448 over Little Pigeon River in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,209 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2041. The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAP 448
CrossesLittle Pigeon River
LocationIn Sevierville
RouteState Highway 448
Coordinates35.86928, -83.56251
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,209 (2021)
Projected traffic47,000 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 448 over Little Pigeon River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 448 over Little Pigeon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 448 over Little Pigeon River carry?

About 31,209 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 448 over Little Pigeon River?

The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 448 over Little Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.