US Bridges

Campbell Lead Road over Gatlinburg Bypass

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 1.8 Miles South from NPS · Structure no. 5460042P0000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,630
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Campbell Lead Road over Gatlinburg Bypass is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Campbell Lead Road over Gatlinburg Bypass in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,893 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCampbell Lead Road
CrossesGatlinburg Bypass
Location1.8 Miles South from NPS
RouteFederal Lands Road 163
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.71417, -83.52814
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2019)
Projected traffic2,893 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Campbell Lead Road over Gatlinburg Bypass built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campbell Lead Road over Gatlinburg Bypass 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 Campbell Lead Road over Gatlinburg Bypass carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Campbell Lead Road over Gatlinburg Bypass?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell Lead Road over Gatlinburg Bypass?

It is owned by the National Park Service.