US Bridges

Foothills Parkway over Look Rock Access Road

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · 7.9 Miles Northeast from · Structure no. 5460027P0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Foothills Parkway over Look Rock Access Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying Foothills Parkway over Look Rock Access Road in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFoothills Parkway
CrossesLook Rock Access Road
Location7.9 Miles Northeast from
RouteFederal Lands Road 8
Coordinates35.6375, -83.93764
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 and pedestrian
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 Look Rock Access Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foothills Parkway over Look Rock Access 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 Look Rock Access Road carry?

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

How long is Foothills Parkway over Look Rock Access Road?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Foothills Parkway over Look Rock Access Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.