US Bridges

Ramsey Cascades Ro over Middle Prong Lpr

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 0.1 Miles East from NPS R · Structure no. 5460062P0000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Ramsey Cascades Ro over Middle Prong Lpr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramsey Cascades Ro over Middle Prong Lpr in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamsey Cascades Ro
CrossesMiddle Prong Lpr
Location0.1 Miles East from NPS R
RouteFederal Lands Road 113
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.70761, -83.3805
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2019)
Projected traffic2 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$98,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramsey Cascades Ro over Middle Prong Lpr built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramsey Cascades Ro over Middle Prong Lpr 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 Ramsey Cascades Ro over Middle Prong Lpr carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ramsey Cascades Ro over Middle Prong Lpr?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Ramsey Cascades Ro over Middle Prong Lpr?

It is owned by the National Park Service.