US Bridges

NB Gatlinburg Spur over Huskey Grove Branch and

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · 1.8 Miles North from NPS · Structure no. 5460165P0000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,342
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

NB Gatlinburg Spur over Huskey Grove Branch and is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NB Gatlinburg Spur over Huskey Grove Branch and in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 4,342 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,777 by 2039. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNB Gatlinburg Spur
CrossesHuskey Grove Branch and
Location1.8 Miles North from NPS
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
Coordinates35.74722, -83.52017
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,342 (2019)
Projected traffic4,777 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$3,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NB Gatlinburg Spur over Huskey Grove Branch and built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is NB Gatlinburg Spur over Huskey Grove Branch and 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 NB Gatlinburg Spur over Huskey Grove Branch and carry?

About 4,342 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is NB Gatlinburg Spur over Huskey Grove Branch and?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NB Gatlinburg Spur over Huskey Grove Branch and?

It is owned by the National Park Service.