Cades Cove Loop Ro over Abrams Creek
FairBlount County, Tennessee · 5.8 MI from Beginning of · Structure no. 5460031P0000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Cades Cove Loop Ro over Abrams Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cades Cove Loop Ro over Abrams Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cades Cove Loop Ro over Abrams Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cades Cove Loop Ro over Abrams Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Cades Cove Loop Ro over Abrams Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cades Cove Loop Ro over Abrams Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Cades Cove Loop Ro over Abrams Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.