US Bridges

FAU 4145 over Wolftever Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · .02 MI South of I75 · Structure no. 330E0680003

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,838
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4145 over Wolftever Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4145 over Wolftever Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,838 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,341 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 4145
CrossesWolftever Creek
Location.02 MI South of I75
RouteCity Street 4145
Coordinates35.08422, -85.07262
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,838 (2021)
Projected traffic9,341 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 4145 over Wolftever Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4145 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4145 over Wolftever Creek carry?

About 5,838 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4145 over Wolftever Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4145 over Wolftever Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.