US Bridges

SB Gatlinburg Spur over West Prong Lpr

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 0.2 Miles North from NPS · Structure no. 5460089P0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,342
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

SB Gatlinburg Spur over West Prong Lpr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB Gatlinburg Spur over West Prong Lpr in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 4,342 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,777 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSB Gatlinburg Spur
CrossesWest Prong Lpr
Location0.2 Miles North from NPS
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.72647, -83.51711
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,342 (2019)
Projected traffic4,777 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB Gatlinburg Spur over West Prong Lpr built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB Gatlinburg Spur 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 SB Gatlinburg Spur over West Prong Lpr carry?

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

How long is SB Gatlinburg Spur over West Prong Lpr?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SB Gatlinburg Spur over West Prong Lpr?

It is owned by the National Park Service.