US Bridges

Elkmont Road over Little River

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 0.5 Miles South from NPS · Structure no. 5460047P0000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
115 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Elkmont Road over Little River is a steel arch - deck carrying Elkmont Road over Little River in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesElkmont Road
CrossesLittle River
Location0.5 Miles South from NPS
RouteFederal Lands Road 133
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.65483, -83.58069
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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$60,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elkmont Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elkmont 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Elkmont Road over Little River carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Elkmont Road over Little River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Elkmont Road over Little River?

It is owned by the National Park Service.