US Bridges

Greenbrier Road over Little Rhododendron Cree

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · 1.8 Miles South from Rams · Structure no. 5460059P0000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Greenbrier Road over Little Rhododendron Cree is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Greenbrier Road over Little Rhododendron Cree in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 535 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesGreenbrier Road
CrossesLittle Rhododendron Cree
Location1.8 Miles South from Rams
RouteFederal Lands Road 102
Coordinates35.72078, -83.39603
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2019)
Projected traffic535 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenbrier Road over Little Rhododendron Cree built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenbrier Road over Little Rhododendron Cree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Greenbrier Road over Little Rhododendron Cree carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Greenbrier Road over Little Rhododendron Cree?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Greenbrier Road over Little Rhododendron Cree?

It is owned by the National Park Service.