US Bridges

SR317 over Wolftever Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1 MI E of SR-321 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR3170009

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
464 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,336
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR317 over Wolftever Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR317 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 19,336 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,938 by 2042. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR317
CrossesWolftever Creek
Location1 MI E of SR-321 Jct.
RouteState Highway 317
Coordinates35.0545, -85.04816
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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
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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,336 (2021)
Projected traffic30,938 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR317 over Wolftever Creek built?

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

What condition is SR317 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR317 over Wolftever Creek carry?

About 19,336 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR317 over Wolftever Creek?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR317 over Wolftever Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.