US Bridges

Spur Crossover Roa over West Prong Lpr

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 0.8 Miles North from NPS · Structure no. 5460087P0000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,342
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Spur Crossover Roa over West Prong Lpr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur Crossover Roa over West Prong Lpr in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 64 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 4,342 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,777 by 2039. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSpur Crossover Roa
CrossesWest Prong Lpr
Location0.8 Miles North from NPS
RouteFederal Lands Road 156
Coordinates35.73386, -83.52006
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,342 (2019)
Projected traffic4,777 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur Crossover Roa over West Prong Lpr built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Spur Crossover Roa over West 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 Spur Crossover Roa over West Prong Lpr carry?

About 4,342 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spur Crossover Roa over West Prong Lpr?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Spur Crossover Roa over West Prong Lpr?

It is owned by the National Park Service.