US Bridges

SR459 over Little Wolf Creek

Good

Henderson County, Tennessee · 2.5 Miles SW of Lexington · Structure no. 39SR4590007

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR459 over Little Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR459 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR459
CrossesLittle Wolf Creek
Location2.5 Miles SW of Lexington
RouteState Highway 459
Coordinates35.63114, -88.43096
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SR459 over Little Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is SR459 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 SR459 over Little Wolf Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR459 over Little Wolf Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR459 over Little Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.