US Bridges

FAS 295 over Wolf River

Good

Pickett County, Tennessee · North East of Byrdstown · Structure no. 69G00060001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
885
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 295 over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 295 over Wolf River in Pickett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 885 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAS 295
CrossesWolf River
LocationNorth East of Byrdstown
RouteState Highway 295
Coordinates36.58365, -85.11823
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic885 (2021)
Projected traffic984 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAS 295 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 295 over Wolf River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 295 over Wolf River carry?

About 885 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 295 over Wolf River?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 295 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.