US Bridges

Nfa A447 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 2 MI S of SR200 · Structure no. 39002720009

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A447 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A447 over Wolf Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A447
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2 MI S of SR200
RouteCounty Highway 447
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.61544, -88.45644
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 A447 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A447 over Wolf 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A447 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A447 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A447 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.