US Bridges

Foothills Parkway over Ravine

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · 10.4 Miles West from U.S. · Structure no. 5460215P0000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
764
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Foothills Parkway over Ravine is a prestressed concrete segmental box girder carrying Foothills Parkway over Ravine in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 764 vehicles a day, projected to reach 917 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFoothills Parkway
CrossesRavine
Location10.4 Miles West from U.S.
RouteFederal Lands Road 8
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.70855, -83.70215
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic764 (2022)
Projected traffic917 by 2042
Trucks—
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$38,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Foothills Parkway over Ravine built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

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

About 764 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Foothills Parkway over Ravine?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Foothills Parkway over Ravine?

It is owned by the National Park Service.