US Bridges

FAU 4132 over Wolftever Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI E of TN317/321 JCT · Structure no. 330E0110003

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
306 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,981
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4132 over Wolftever Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4132 over Wolftever Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,981 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,970 by 2042. The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAU 4132
CrossesWolftever Creek
Location1.5 MI E of TN317/321 JCT
RouteCity Street 4132
Coordinates35.05148, -85.04145
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length306 ft (93.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,981 (2021)
Projected traffic7,970 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4132 over Wolftever Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4132 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 4132 over Wolftever Creek carry?

About 4,981 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4132 over Wolftever Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4132 over Wolftever Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.