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.