US Bridges

Nfa E073 over Wolftever Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · .2 MI South of I75 · Structure no. 330E0730003

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E073 over Wolftever Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa E073 over Wolftever Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 110 years old, older 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 5 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa E073
CrossesWolftever Creek
Location.2 MI South of I75
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07895, -85.0682
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic384 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E073 over Wolftever Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Nfa E073 over Wolftever 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 E073 over Wolftever Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E073 over Wolftever Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m).

Who owns Nfa E073 over Wolftever Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.