Gravel Road over Little Gassaway Creek
GoodPolk County, Tennessee · Ocoee #3 Powerhouse · Structure no. 700TVA10011
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Tennessee Valley Authority
About this bridge
Gravel Road over Little Gassaway Creek is a concrete slab carrying Gravel Road over Little Gassaway Creek in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gravel Road over Little Gassaway Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gravel Road over Little Gassaway Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Gravel Road over Little Gassaway Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Gravel Road over Little Gassaway Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Gravel Road over Little Gassaway Creek?
It is owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority.