Laurel Creek Road over Middle Prong Little Rive
GoodBlount County, Tennessee · 7.6 MI to Cades Cove · Structure no. 5460015P0000000
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,436
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Laurel Creek Road over Middle Prong Little Rive is a concrete arch - deck carrying Laurel Creek Road over Middle Prong Little Rive in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4,436 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,323 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laurel Creek Road over Middle Prong Little Rive built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laurel Creek Road over Middle Prong Little Rive 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 Laurel Creek Road over Middle Prong Little Rive carry?
About 4,436 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Laurel Creek Road over Middle Prong Little Rive?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Laurel Creek Road over Middle Prong Little Rive?
It is owned by the National Park Service.