US Bridges

Nfa D952 (sa 3328) over Wolfever Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 2 MI South of US 11 · Structure no. 33022030001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D952 (sa 3328) over Wolfever Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa D952 (sa 3328) over Wolfever 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 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,952 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D952 (sa 3328)
CrossesWolfever Creek
Location2 MI South of US 11
RouteCounty Highway 952
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05262, -85.01645
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2020)
Projected traffic1,952 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 D952 (sa 3328) over Wolfever Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa D952 (sa 3328) over Wolfever 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa D952 (sa 3328) over Wolfever Creek carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D952 (sa 3328) over Wolfever Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D952 (sa 3328) over Wolfever Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.