Poor Condition Bridges in Tennessee
887 bridges rated Poor condition in Tennessee. FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
Bridges Rated Poor Condition
A bridge is rated Poor when one or more of its major components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) has a condition rating of 4 or below on the FHWA 0-9 scale. Poor condition does not mean imminent danger of collapse, but indicates significant deterioration requiring priority maintenance or replacement. There are 887 such bridges in Tennessee.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWO MILE BRANCH | Tennessee | 1920 | 9,800 | 6.1 m | |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | 1930 | 9,794 | 10.7 m | |
| SR 10 / I-40 | Tennessee | 1965 | 9,676 | 76.2 m | |
| TWO MILE PKWY/ CSX RR | Tennessee | 1968 | 9,653 | 60.7 m | |
| LOOSAHATCHIE RIVER | Tennessee | 1970 | 9,352 | 295.8 m | |
| BEECH CREEK | Tennessee | 1956 | 9,181 | 30.5 m | |
| OBED RIVER | Tennessee | 1959 | 9,135 | 60.8 m | |
| STATION CAMP CREEK | Tennessee | 1958 | 8,962 | 56.7 m | |
| LICK CREEK | Tennessee | 1960 | 8,950 | 31.1 m | |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | 1962 | 8,852 | 10.7 m | |
| I-24 | Tennessee | 1963 | 8,570 | 112.3 m | |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | 1959 | 8,449 | 67.1 m | |
| WOLF RIVER | Tennessee | 1949 | 8,449 | 200.3 m | |
| OCOEE RIVER | Tennessee | 2012 | 8,437 | 172.2 m | |
| SINKING CREEK | Tennessee | 1931 | 8,355 | 14.3 m | |
| BEAVER CREEK | Tennessee | 1975 | 8,273 | 12.8 m | |
| PIGEON RIVER | Tennessee | 1936 | 8,209 | 132.9 m | |
| ARRINGTON CREEK | Tennessee | 1932 | 8,087 | 32.3 m | |
| MC CANLESS BRANCH | Tennessee | 1930 | 8,087 | 52.1 m | |
| HONEY RUN CREEK | Tennessee | 1941 | 8,067 | 34.7 m | |
| PINEY CREEK | Tennessee | 1956 | 7,993 | 43.4 m | |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | 1950 | 7,982 | 29.0 m | |
| SOUTHERN RAILWAY | Tennessee | 1928 | 7,960 | 54.6 m | |
| SWEETWATER CREEK | Tennessee | 1929 | 7,880 | 40.5 m | |
| W PRG LITTLE PIGEON RIVE | Tennessee | 1913 | 7,870 | 37.8 m | |
| RIMMER CREEK | Tennessee | 1934 | 7,782 | 38.4 m | |
| KOONTZ CREEK | Tennessee | 1930 | 7,782 | 40.2 m | |
| LICK CREEK | Tennessee | 1960 | 7,714 | 18.0 m | |
| CSX RAILROAD & FAU 3892 | Tennessee | 1959 | 7,621 | 81.8 m | |
| FLETCHER CREEK | Tennessee | 1960 | 7,545 | 66.6 m | |
| CSX RAILROAD | Tennessee | 1988 | 7,462 | 64.2 m | |
| ROUNDLICK CREEK | Tennessee | 1956 | 7,453 | 34.7 m | |
| BARTON CREEK | Tennessee | 1981 | 7,354 | 27.7 m | |
| OBED RIVER | Tennessee | 1929 | 7,324 | 45.7 m | |
| LAUREL CREEK | Tennessee | 1929 | 7,310 | 30.4 m | |
| SUGGS CREEK | Tennessee | 1950 | 7,217 | 41.5 m | |
| EMORY RIVER | Tennessee | 1992 | 7,216 | 240.8 m | |
| WEST FORK BUFFALO CREEK | Tennessee | 1926 | 7,112 | 21.3 m | |
| HURRICANE CREEK | Tennessee | 1955 | 6,984 | 34.7 m | |
| CLOUD BRANCH | Tennessee | 1929 | 6,975 | 20.6 m | |
| LACKEY CREEK | Tennessee | 1959 | 6,958 | 43.7 m | |
| CUMBERLAND RIVER | Tennessee | 1934 | 6,931 | 430.4 m | |
| STEWART CREEK | Tennessee | 1970 | 6,680 | 15.2 m | |
| FALL CREEK | Tennessee | 1971 | 6,573 | 13.7 m | |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Tennessee | 1956 | 6,443 | 82.8 m | |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | 1999 | 6,410 | 17.7 m | |
| REEDY CREEK | Tennessee | 1955 | 6,249 | 60.8 m | |
| RODDY BRANCH | Tennessee | 1924 | 6,242 | 8.7 m | |
| TENNESSEE RIVER & 2 RTS. | Tennessee | 1897 | 6,215 | 460.9 m | |
| HOGAN CREEK | Tennessee | 1940 | 6,189 | 78.6 m |
About Poor Condition Bridge Ratings
FHWA rates bridge components on a 0-9 scale. A rating of 4 or below on any major component (deck, superstructure, substructure) classifies the bridge as Poor condition. The bridge remains open to traffic but requires priority attention. Bridges rated 0-2 are immediately closed.