US Bridges

FAU 4976 over Wolftever Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI S of SR2 JCT · Structure no. 33SR3510005

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,673
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4976 over Wolftever Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4976 over Wolftever Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 12,673 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,277 by 2042. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 4976
CrossesWolftever Creek
Location0.5 MI S of SR2 JCT
RouteCity Street 4976
Coordinates35.08263, -85.06551
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,673 (2021)
Projected traffic20,277 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 4976 over Wolftever Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4976 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 4976 over Wolftever Creek carry?

About 12,673 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4976 over Wolftever Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4976 over Wolftever Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.