US Bridges

SR 459 over Little Wolf Creek

Good

Henderson County, Tennessee · 1.22 MI SE JCT US412 · Structure no. 39SR4590005

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 459 over Little Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 459 over Little Wolf Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 459
CrossesLittle Wolf Creek
Location1.22 MI SE JCT US412
RouteState Highway SR459
Coordinates35.65931, -88.45163
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 459 over Little Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 459 over Little Wolf 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 459 over Little Wolf Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 459 over Little Wolf Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 459 over Little Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.