Fighting Creek Gap over Fighting Creek
GoodSevier County, Tennessee · 0.4 Miles West from NPS R · Structure no. 5460010P0000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,415
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Fighting Creek Gap over Fighting Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fighting Creek Gap over Fighting Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,555 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fighting Creek Gap over Fighting Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fighting Creek Gap over Fighting 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Fighting Creek Gap over Fighting Creek carry?
About 1,415 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Fighting Creek Gap over Fighting Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Fighting Creek Gap over Fighting Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.