US Bridges

Foothills Parkway over Ravine

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · 9.3 Miles East from U.S. · Structure no. 5460209P0000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
474 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
764
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Foothills Parkway over Ravine is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Foothills Parkway over Ravine in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 474 ft (144.6 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesFoothills Parkway
CrossesRavine
Location9.3 Miles East from U.S.
RouteFederal Lands Road 8
Coordinates35.71342, -83.71972
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length474 ft (144.6 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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
CrossesOther
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$45,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Foothills Parkway over Ravine built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foothills Parkway over Ravine 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 Parkway over Ravine carry?

About 764 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Foothills Parkway over Ravine?

The structure is 474 ft (144.6 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Foothills Parkway over Ravine?

It is owned by the National Park Service.