US Bridges

Newfound Gap Road over West Prong Little Pigeon

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 13.0 Miles Northwest from · Structure no. 5460001P0000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,764
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Newfound Gap Road over West Prong Little Pigeon is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Newfound Gap Road over West Prong Little Pigeon in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 10,764 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,917 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

Location

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CarriesNewfound Gap Road
CrossesWest Prong Little Pigeon
Location13.0 Miles Northwest from
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.68753, -83.53544
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,764 (2022)
Projected traffic12,917 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$60,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newfound Gap Road over West Prong Little Pigeon built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newfound Gap Road over West Prong Little Pigeon 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 Newfound Gap Road over West Prong Little Pigeon carry?

About 10,764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Newfound Gap Road over West Prong Little Pigeon?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Newfound Gap Road over West Prong Little Pigeon?

It is owned by the National Park Service.