US Bridges

FAP 58 over Wolftever Creek

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Tennessee · In Harrison Bay St.Prk. · Structure no. 33SR0580025

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,461
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 58 over Wolftever Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 58 over Wolftever Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,461 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,338 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 58
CrossesWolftever Creek
LocationIn Harrison Bay St.Prk.
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.14829, -85.10937
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,461 (2021)
Projected traffic26,338 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 58 over Wolftever Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is FAP 58 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 58 over Wolftever Creek carry?

About 16,461 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 58 over Wolftever Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 58 over Wolftever Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.