US Bridges

FAS 321 over Wolftever Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 0.14 Mi. N of SR-317 Jct. · Structure no. 33011430005

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,009
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 321 over Wolftever Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 321 over Wolftever Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 13,009 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,328 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 321
CrossesWolftever Creek
Location0.14 Mi. N of SR-317 Jct.
RouteState Highway 321
Coordinates35.06155, -85.06635
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,009 (2021)
Projected traffic21,328 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$83,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 321 over Wolftever Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 321 over Wolftever 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 321 over Wolftever Creek carry?

About 13,009 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 321 over Wolftever Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 321 over Wolftever Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.