US Bridges

Foothills Parkway over Little River & Walland H

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI to U.S. Route 321. · Structure no. 5460030P0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
735
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Foothills Parkway over Little River & Walland H is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Foothills Parkway over Little River & Walland H in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 735 vehicles a day, projected to reach 882 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFoothills Parkway
CrossesLittle River & Walland H
Location0.1 MI to U.S. Route 321.
RouteFederal Lands Road 24
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.71722, -83.81825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length301 ft (91.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2022)
Projected traffic882 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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$180,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foothills Parkway over Little River & Walland H built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foothills Parkway over Little River & Walland H in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Foothills Parkway over Little River & Walland H carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Foothills Parkway over Little River & Walland H?

The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Foothills Parkway over Little River & Walland H?

It is owned by the National Park Service.