US Bridges

Elkmont Road over Laurel Branch

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 1.5 Miles North from Elkm · Structure no. 5460046P0000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Elkmont Road over Laurel Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Elkmont Road over Laurel Branch in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesElkmont Road
CrossesLaurel Branch
Location1.5 Miles North from Elkm
RouteFederal Lands Road 18
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66581, -83.59906
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2019)
Projected traffic2 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$6,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elkmont Road over Laurel Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elkmont Road over Laurel Branch 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 Elkmont Road over Laurel Branch carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Elkmont Road over Laurel Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Elkmont Road over Laurel Branch?

It is owned by the National Park Service.