US Bridges

Nfa 1431 (sa 3327) over Little Wolftever Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · .1 MI from SR 2 · Structure no. 33022010007

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,261
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1431 (sa 3327) over Little Wolftever Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1431 (sa 3327) over Little Wolftever Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,261 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,418 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 1431 (sa 3327)
CrossesLittle Wolftever Creek
Location.1 MI from SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 1431
Coordinates35.07857, -85.03323
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,261 (2021)
Projected traffic8,418 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1431 (sa 3327) over Little Wolftever Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1431 (sa 3327) over Little 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1431 (sa 3327) over Little Wolftever Creek carry?

About 5,261 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1431 (sa 3327) over Little Wolftever Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1431 (sa 3327) over Little Wolftever Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.