Townsend Entrance over Little River

Good Condition74 years old4,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateTennessee
CountyBlount
Location0.1 Miles North From Nps
CarriesTownsend Entrance
CrossesLittle River
Coordinates35.65972, -83.70811

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length89.9 ft (27.4 m)
Max Span89.9 ft (27.4 m)
Deck Width35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Area293.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1952

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,000 (2023)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection225
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number5460014P0000000

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