Townsend Entrance over Little River
GoodBlount County, Tennessee · 0.1 Miles North from NPS · Structure no. 5460014P0000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Townsend Entrance over Little River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Townsend Entrance over Little River in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Townsend Entrance over Little River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Townsend Entrance over Little 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Townsend Entrance over Little River carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Townsend Entrance over Little River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Townsend Entrance over Little River?
It is owned by the National Park Service.