US Bridges

FAS 141 over Wolf Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.W.Of Center Hill Dam · Structure no. 21SR1410005

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
386
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 141 over Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 141 over Wolf Creek in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 386 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 141
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1 Mi.W.Of Center Hill Dam
RouteState Highway 141
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1031, -85.8145
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2021)
Projected traffic618 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$121,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 141 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 141 over Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 141 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 141 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 141 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.