US Bridges

Newfound Gap Road over Newfound Gap Road

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · 7.1 Miles South of Sugarl · Structure no. 5460004P0000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,365
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Newfound Gap Road over Newfound Gap Road is a concrete arch - deck carrying Newfound Gap Road over Newfound Gap Road 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 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 2,365 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,600 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

Location

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CarriesNewfound Gap Road
CrossesNewfound Gap Road
Location7.1 Miles South of Sugarl
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63503, -83.46603
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,365 (2019)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$23,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Newfound Gap Road over Newfound Gap Road built?

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

What condition is Newfound Gap Road over Newfound Gap Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Newfound Gap Road over Newfound Gap Road carry?

About 2,365 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Newfound Gap Road over Newfound Gap Road?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Newfound Gap Road over Newfound Gap Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.