US Bridges

Grsm Institute Ent over Middle Prong Little Rive

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · 0.1 Miles to NPS Route 12 · Structure no. 5460075P0000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
512
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Grsm Institute Ent over Middle Prong Little Rive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grsm Institute Ent over Middle Prong Little Rive in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 60 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 6 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 62 ft (19 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGrsm Institute Ent
CrossesMiddle Prong Little Rive
Location0.1 Miles to NPS Route 12
RouteFederal Lands Road 433
Coordinates35.64147, -83.69019
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 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 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$360,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grsm Institute Ent over Middle Prong Little Rive built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Grsm Institute Ent 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 Grsm Institute Ent over Middle Prong Little Rive carry?

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

How long is Grsm Institute Ent over Middle Prong Little Rive?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Grsm Institute Ent over Middle Prong Little Rive?

It is owned by the National Park Service.