Little River Road over Little River
FairBlount County, Tennessee · 3.9 Miles East from NPS R · Structure no. 5460162P0000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,384
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Little River Road over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little River Road over Little River in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 75 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 2,384 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,622 by 2039. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little River Road over Little River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Little River Road over Little River 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 Little River Road over Little River carry?
About 2,384 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Little River Road over Little River?
The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Little River Road over Little River?
It is owned by the National Park Service.