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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTON CREEK | Tennessee | 1958 | 4,342 | 8.0 m | |
| WEST PRONG LPR | Tennessee | 1958 | 4,342 | 57.5 m | |
| HARPETH RIVER | Tennessee | 1957 | 4,289 | 66.4 m | |
| CROOKED FORK CREEK | Tennessee | 1928 | 4,266 | 32.9 m | |
| TEN MILE CREEK | Tennessee | 1970 | 4,240 | 12.5 m | |
| HOLSTON RIVER | Tennessee | 1964 | 4,225 | 266.4 m | |
| INDIAN CREEK | Tennessee | 1928 | 4,155 | 52.4 m | |
| RED RIVER | Tennessee | 1947 | 4,108 | 100.0 m | |
| SR 265 / I40 | Tennessee | 1963 | 4,066 | 80.2 m | |
| NORTH FORK ROCK CREEK | Tennessee | 1970 | 3,980 | 17.4 m | |
| RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY | Tennessee | 1958 | 3,912 | 96.0 m | |
| TRIGG AVE / I240 & RAMPS | Tennessee | 1961 | 3,911 | 78.3 m | |
| LICK CREEK | Tennessee | 1929 | 3,788 | 65.7 m | |
| LINSLEY BRANCH | Tennessee | 1932 | 3,630 | 26.2 m | |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Tennessee | 1930 | 3,582 | 34.7 m | |
| DRAINAGE CANAL | Tennessee | 1926 | 3,574 | 23.8 m | |
| BNSF RAILROAD | Tennessee | 1966 | 3,516 | 73.6 m | |
| N. WASHINGTON ST. | Tennessee | 1993 | 3,418 | 26.9 m | |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Tennessee | 1964 | 3,414 | 11.3 m | |
| SAUNDERS FORK CREEK | Tennessee | 1963 | 3,365 | 71.6 m | |
| CHESTUEE CREEK | Tennessee | 1958 | 3,347 | 91.4 m | |
| SR 40 | Tennessee | 1966 | 3,340 | 60.9 m | |
| BRUSH CREEK | Tennessee | 1943 | 3,340 | 8.5 m | |
| BIG RICHLAND CREEK | Tennessee | 2005 | 3,316 | 109.8 m | |
| DUMPLIN CREEK | Tennessee | 1930 | 3,293 | 28.4 m | |
| SINKING CREEK | Tennessee | 1920 | 3,290 | 22.9 m | |
| SOUTHERN RAILWAY | Tennessee | 1967 | 3,196 | 36.9 m | |
| LOOSAHATCHIE RIVER | Tennessee | 1960 | 3,132 | 177.7 m | |
| CANE CREEK | Tennessee | 1928 | 3,130 | 39.3 m | |
| BR OF REEDY CREEK | Tennessee | 1938 | 3,100 | 49.6 m | |
| ROGERS BRANCH | Tennessee | 1929 | 3,076 | 6.7 m | |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | 1929 | 3,076 | 9.4 m | |
| DRY CREEK | Tennessee | 1940 | 2,958 | 9.8 m | |
| PINEY CREEK | Tennessee | 1930 | 2,953 | 106.7 m | |
| SR 24 / I40 | Tennessee | 1965 | 2,882 | 103.3 m | |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | 1940 | 2,853 | 6.7 m | |
| NORTH FORK SUGGS CREEK | Tennessee | 1970 | 2,820 | 12.5 m | |
| NORTH FORK SUGGS CREEK | Tennessee | 1960 | 2,786 | 9.1 m | |
| HARRIS CREEK | Tennessee | 1929 | 2,784 | 18.9 m | |
| GAP CREEK | Tennessee | 1948 | 2,752 | 8.6 m | |
| PRIVATE ALLEY | Tennessee | 1917 | 2,732 | 32.0 m | |
| MONROE AVE/D THOMAS BLVD | Tennessee | 1965 | 2,732 | 25.0 m | |
| CANEY CREEK | Tennessee | 1971 | 2,679 | 19.8 m | |
| METRO CENTER LAKE | Tennessee | 1980 | 2,660 | 27.4 m | |
| INACTIVE NS RR SPUR | Tennessee | 1906 | 2,659 | 297.8 m | |
| ROCKHOUSE CREEK | Tennessee | 1931 | 2,640 | 34.7 m | |
| DAVIS CREEK | Tennessee | 1992 | 2,640 | 31.1 m | |
| BARTONS CREEK | Tennessee | 1960 | 2,633 | 23.8 m | |
| INDIAN CREEK | Tennessee | 1931 | 2,623 | 11.9 m | |
| YELLOW CREEK | Tennessee | 1956 | 2,536 | 47.5 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.