US Bridges

FAS 96 over Wolf Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Tennessee · Buffalo Valley RD · Structure no. 21SR0960009

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
722
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 96 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 96 over Wolf Creek in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 722 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 96
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationBuffalo Valley RD
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates36.10453, -85.81975
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2021)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 96 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 96 over Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 96 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 96 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 96 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.