US Bridges

Foothills Pkwy over Carr Creek RD & Carr Cre

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · 6.2 Miles East from U.S. · Structure no. 5460204P0000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
764
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Foothills Pkwy over Carr Creek RD & Carr Cre is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Foothills Pkwy over Carr Creek RD & Carr Cre in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 764 vehicles a day, projected to reach 917 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesFoothills Pkwy
CrossesCarr Creek RD & Carr Cre
Location6.2 Miles East from U.S.
RouteFederal Lands Road 8
Coordinates35.72736, -83.73547
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic764 (2022)
Projected traffic917 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$90,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foothills Pkwy over Carr Creek RD & Carr Cre built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foothills Pkwy over Carr Creek RD & Carr Cre in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Foothills Pkwy over Carr Creek RD & Carr Cre carry?

About 764 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Foothills Pkwy over Carr Creek RD & Carr Cre?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Foothills Pkwy over Carr Creek RD & Carr Cre?

It is owned by the National Park Service.