US Bridges

FAS 321 over Little Wolftever Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 0.31 Mi. S of SR-2 Jct. · Structure no. 33011430009

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,009
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 321 over Little Wolftever Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 321 over Little Wolftever Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 89 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 6 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 13,009 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,328 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 321
CrossesLittle Wolftever Creek
Location0.31 Mi. S of SR-2 Jct.
RouteState Highway 321
Coordinates35.07835, -85.05985
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,009 (2021)
Projected traffic21,328 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 321 over Little Wolftever Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is FAS 321 over Little Wolftever 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 321 over Little Wolftever Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 321 over Little Wolftever Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 321 over Little Wolftever Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.