US Bridges

SB Gatlinburg Spur over Bypass Ramp

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 0.3 Miles North from Gatl · Structure no. 5460044P0000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,060
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

SB Gatlinburg Spur over Bypass Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB Gatlinburg Spur over Bypass Ramp 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 3,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,366 by 2039. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSB Gatlinburg Spur
CrossesBypass Ramp
Location0.3 Miles North from Gatl
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.72586, -83.51564
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,060 (2019)
Projected traffic3,366 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 SystemYes

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$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB Gatlinburg Spur over Bypass Ramp built?

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

What condition is SB Gatlinburg Spur over Bypass Ramp 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 SB Gatlinburg Spur over Bypass Ramp carry?

About 3,060 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SB Gatlinburg Spur over Bypass Ramp?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SB Gatlinburg Spur over Bypass Ramp?

It is owned by the National Park Service.