US Bridges

FAS 325 over Wolf River

Poor

Fentress County, Tennessee · .5 Mi.S.Of Pickett Co. · Structure no. 25S44220001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 325 over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 325 over Wolf River in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 325
CrossesWolf River
Location.5 Mi.S.Of Pickett Co.
RouteState Highway 325
Coordinates36.55378, -85.03216
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2021)
Projected traffic221 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 325 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 325 over Wolf River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 325 over Wolf River carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 325 over Wolf River?

The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 325 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.