US Bridges

Ramsey Cascades Ro over Porters Creek Overflow C

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · 0.03 Miles East from NPS · Structure no. 5460061P0000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Ramsey Cascades Ro over Porters Creek Overflow C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramsey Cascades Ro over Porters Creek Overflow C in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 11 ft wide.

CarriesRamsey Cascades Ro
CrossesPorters Creek Overflow C
Location0.03 Miles East from NPS
RouteFederal Lands Road 113
Coordinates35.70769, -83.38214
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$63,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramsey Cascades Ro over Porters Creek Overflow C built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramsey Cascades Ro over Porters Creek Overflow C 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramsey Cascades Ro over Porters Creek Overflow C carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ramsey Cascades Ro over Porters Creek Overflow C?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Ramsey Cascades Ro over Porters Creek Overflow C?

It is owned by the National Park Service.