US Bridges

Newfound Gap Road over Walker Camp Prong

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 7.9 Miles South from Suga · Structure no. 5460006P0000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,390
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Newfound Gap Road over Walker Camp Prong is a concrete arch - deck carrying Newfound Gap Road over Walker Camp Prong 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 5 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 3,390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,730 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

Location

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CarriesNewfound Gap Road
CrossesWalker Camp Prong
Location7.9 Miles South from Suga
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63306, -83.46128
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,390 (2019)
Projected traffic3,730 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$105,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newfound Gap Road over Walker Camp Prong built?

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

What condition is Newfound Gap Road over Walker Camp Prong 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Newfound Gap Road over Walker Camp Prong carry?

About 3,390 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Newfound Gap Road over Walker Camp Prong?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Newfound Gap Road over Walker Camp Prong?

It is owned by the National Park Service.