US Bridges

Tremont Road over Middle Prong Little Rive

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · 4.3 Miles from Laurel Cre · Structure no. 5460073P0000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
512
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Tremont Road over Middle Prong Little Rive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tremont Road over Middle Prong Little Rive 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 512 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 614 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 12 ft wide.

CarriesTremont Road
CrossesMiddle Prong Little Rive
Location4.3 Miles from Laurel Cre
RouteFederal Lands Road 128
Coordinates35.62142, -83.67822
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2022)
Projected traffic614 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$11,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tremont Road over Middle Prong Little Rive built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tremont Road over Middle Prong Little Rive 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 Tremont Road over Middle Prong Little Rive carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tremont Road over Middle Prong Little Rive?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Tremont Road over Middle Prong Little Rive?

It is owned by the National Park Service.