NEWFOUND GAP ROAD
Carrying NEWFOUND GAP ROAD over WEST PRONG LITTLE PIGEON
13.0 MILES NORTHWEST FROM, Sevier, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NEWFOUND GAP ROAD
The NEWFOUND GAP ROAD bridge in Sevier, Tennessee carries NEWFOUND GAP ROAD over WEST PRONG LITTLE PIGEON. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 50.0 meters (164 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,764 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NEWFOUND GAP ROAD compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1937
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 50.0 m (164 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.6 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,764 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5460001P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NEWFOUND GAP ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NEWFOUND GAP ROAD?
NEWFOUND GAP ROAD in Sevier, Tennessee, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NEWFOUND GAP ROAD inspected?
NEWFOUND GAP ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,764 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NEWFOUND GAP ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NEWFOUND GAP ROAD?
NEWFOUND GAP ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NEWFOUND GAP ROAD?
NEWFOUND GAP ROAD is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is NEWFOUND GAP ROAD and does age affect safety?
NEWFOUND GAP ROAD was built in 1937, making it 89 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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