US Bridges

Little River Road over Little River

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 11.3 Miles West from NPS · Structure no. 5460013P0000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,415
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Little River Road over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little River Road over Little River in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 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 1,415 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,555 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesLittle River Road
CrossesLittle River
Location11.3 Miles West from NPS
RouteFederal Lands Road 14
Coordinates35.66925, -83.66258
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,415 (2019)
Projected traffic1,555 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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$38,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little River Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Little River Road over Little River 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 Little River Road over Little River carry?

About 1,415 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Little River Road over Little River?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Little River Road over Little River?

It is owned by the National Park Service.