US Bridges

Newfound Gap Road over Two Mile Branch

Poor

Sevier County, Tennessee · Ust North of Entrance to · Structure no. 5460211P0000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1937
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2023 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Newfound Gap Road over Two Mile Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Newfound Gap Road over Two Mile Branch in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 105 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,780 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesNewfound Gap Road
CrossesTwo Mile Branch
LocationUst North of Entrance to
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6925, -83.53189
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2023)
Projected traffic10,780 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Newfound Gap Road over Two Mile Branch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.

What condition is Newfound Gap Road over Two Mile Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Newfound Gap Road over Two Mile Branch carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Newfound Gap Road over Two Mile Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Newfound Gap Road over Two Mile Branch?

It is owned by the National Park Service.