Nfa E179 over Wolfe Branch
GoodHamilton County, Tennessee · 4 MI East of SR 58 · Structure no. 330E1790001
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa E179 over Wolfe Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa E179 over Wolfe Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa E179 over Wolfe Branch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa E179 over Wolfe Branch 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 E179 over Wolfe Branch carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa E179 over Wolfe Branch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa E179 over Wolfe Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.