US Bridges

Nfa E008 (sa 3327) over Wolftever Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hamilton County, Tennessee · In City of Collegedale · Structure no. 33022010005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E008 (sa 3327) over Wolftever Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa E008 (sa 3327) over Wolftever Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa E008 (sa 3327)
CrossesWolftever Creek
LocationIn City of Collegedale
RouteCity Street 8
Coordinates35.0543, -85.04978
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating11.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2020)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$467,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E008 (sa 3327) over Wolftever Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E008 (sa 3327) over Wolftever Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa E008 (sa 3327) over Wolftever Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E008 (sa 3327) over Wolftever Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E008 (sa 3327) over Wolftever Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.