US Bridges

FAS 141 over Wolf Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Tennessee · Near E.Evins State Park · Structure no. 21SR1410011

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
642
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 642 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 141
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationNear E.Evins State Park
RouteState Highway 141
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09013, -85.79108
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic642 (2021)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2042
Trucks4%
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$101,000 (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 642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 141 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 141 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.