WEAR COVE GAP ROAD
Carrying WEAR COVE GAP ROAD over LITTLE RIVER
0.1 MILES NORTH FROM NPS, Sevier, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WEAR COVE GAP ROAD
The WEAR COVE GAP ROAD bridge in Sevier, Tennessee carries WEAR COVE GAP ROAD over LITTLE RIVER. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 27.3 meters (90 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 12.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WEAR COVE 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
- 1951
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 27.3 m (90 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.1 m (13 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5460045P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEAR COVE 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
- Compare WEAR COVE GAP ROAD 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 WEAR COVE GAP ROAD?
WEAR COVE GAP ROAD in Sevier, Tennessee has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WEAR COVE GAP ROAD inspected?
WEAR COVE 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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEAR COVE 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 WEAR COVE GAP ROAD?
WEAR COVE GAP ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WEAR COVE GAP ROAD?
WEAR COVE GAP ROAD is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is WEAR COVE GAP ROAD and does age affect safety?
WEAR COVE GAP ROAD was built in 1951, making it 75 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.
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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