US Bridges

Foothills Parkway over Murray Gap Road

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · 7.0 MI Northeast from U.S · Structure no. 5460026P0000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Foothills Parkway over Murray Gap Road is a concrete frame carrying Foothills Parkway over Murray Gap Road in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFoothills Parkway
CrossesMurray Gap Road
Location7.0 MI Northeast from U.S
RouteFederal Lands Road 8
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63089, -83.94686
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic330 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Foothills Parkway over Murray Gap Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foothills Parkway over Murray Gap Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Foothills Parkway over Murray Gap Road carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Foothills Parkway over Murray Gap Road?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Foothills Parkway over Murray Gap Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.