US Bridges

Foothills Parkway over Happy Hollow Road

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · 1.9 Miles West from U.S. · Structure no. 5460205P0000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
385 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
764
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Foothills Parkway over Happy Hollow Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foothills Parkway over Happy Hollow Road in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 764 vehicles a day, projected to reach 917 by 2042. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFoothills Parkway
CrossesHappy Hollow Road
Location1.9 Miles West from U.S.
RouteFederal Lands Road 8
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.71681, -83.67314
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic764 (2022)
Projected traffic917 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$15,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foothills Parkway over Happy Hollow Road built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foothills Parkway over Happy Hollow Road 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 Foothills Parkway over Happy Hollow Road carry?

About 764 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Foothills Parkway over Happy Hollow Road?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Foothills Parkway over Happy Hollow Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.