NFSR 23 over Wolf Creek
GoodPolk County, Tennessee · National Forest · Structure no. 080401000003035
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 23 over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 23 over Wolf Creek in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 41 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 23 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is NFSR 23 over 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does NFSR 23 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is NFSR 23 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 23 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.