US Bridges

Gatlinburg Spur over Dudley Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 0.0 Miles North of Gatlin · Structure no. 5460188P0000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,684
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Gatlinburg Spur over Dudley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gatlinburg Spur over Dudley Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 8,684 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,552 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGatlinburg Spur
CrossesDudley Creek
Location0.0 Miles North of Gatlin
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.72653, -83.51117
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,684 (2019)
Projected traffic9,552 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$105,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gatlinburg Spur over Dudley Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gatlinburg Spur over Dudley Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gatlinburg Spur over Dudley Creek carry?

About 8,684 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gatlinburg Spur over Dudley Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Gatlinburg Spur over Dudley Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.