ROARING FORK MOTOR
Carrying ROARING FORK MOTOR over ROARING FORK
4.1 MILES FROM NPS ROUTE, Sevier, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROARING FORK MOTOR
The ROARING FORK MOTOR bridge in Sevier, Tennessee carries ROARING FORK MOTOR over ROARING FORK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 20.6 meters (68 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 130 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROARING FORK MOTOR 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
- 1963
- Last Reconstructed
- 2015
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 20.6 m (68 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.8 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 130 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5460056P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROARING FORK MOTOR 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 ROARING FORK MOTOR 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 ROARING FORK MOTOR?
ROARING FORK MOTOR in Sevier, Tennessee has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ROARING FORK MOTOR inspected?
ROARING FORK MOTOR'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 130 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROARING FORK MOTOR is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ROARING FORK MOTOR?
ROARING FORK MOTOR has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROARING FORK MOTOR?
ROARING FORK MOTOR is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is ROARING FORK MOTOR and does age affect safety?
ROARING FORK MOTOR was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.
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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