GATLINBURG BYPASS
Carrying GATLINBURG BYPASS over SKI MOUNTAIN ROAD
1.1 MILES NORTH FROM NPS, Sevier, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GATLINBURG BYPASS
The GATLINBURG BYPASS bridge in Sevier, Tennessee carries GATLINBURG BYPASS over SKI MOUNTAIN ROAD. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 86.3 meters (283 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,635 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GATLINBURG BYPASS 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
- 1969
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 86.3 m (283 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,635 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5460041P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GATLINBURG BYPASS 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
- Compare GATLINBURG BYPASS against other structures in Sevier and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for GATLINBURG BYPASS?
GATLINBURG BYPASS in Sevier, Tennessee has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GATLINBURG BYPASS inspected?
GATLINBURG BYPASS'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 2,635 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GATLINBURG BYPASS 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 GATLINBURG BYPASS?
GATLINBURG BYPASS has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GATLINBURG BYPASS?
GATLINBURG BYPASS is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is GATLINBURG BYPASS and does age affect safety?
GATLINBURG BYPASS was built in 1969, making it 57 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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