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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYTLE CREEK | Tennessee | 1927 | 2,520 | 28.7 m | |
| LAUREL FORK CREEK | Tennessee | 1941 | 2,460 | 43.6 m | |
| MUD CREEK | Tennessee | 1924 | 2,460 | 40.5 m | |
| DADDYS CREEK | Tennessee | 1958 | 2,435 | 26.1 m | |
| NINE MILE BRANCH | Tennessee | 1992 | 2,310 | 11.3 m | |
| POOR VALLEY CREEK | Tennessee | 1958 | 2,295 | 48.8 m | |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | 1922 | 2,294 | 33.8 m | |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | 1922 | 2,294 | 23.5 m | |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | 1922 | 2,294 | 39.6 m | |
| STONES CREEK | Tennessee | 1988 | 2,290 | 24.4 m | |
| BRADLEY CREEK | Tennessee | 1940 | 2,285 | 16.4 m | |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | 1981 | 2,256 | 9.1 m | |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | 1956 | 2,253 | 15.5 m | |
| NONCONNAH CREEK | Tennessee | 1960 | 2,253 | 15.5 m | |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | 1940 | 2,242 | 13.7 m | |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | 1940 | 2,242 | 12.8 m | |
| WEST FORK SPRING CREEK | Tennessee | 1957 | 2,238 | 26.2 m | |
| EAST FORK STONES RIVER | Tennessee | 1924 | 2,237 | 58.2 m | |
| EAST FORK STONES RIVER | Tennessee | 1924 | 2,237 | 66.4 m | |
| RUSH CREEK | Tennessee | 1924 | 2,237 | 13.7 m | |
| BLACK BRANCH | Tennessee | 1949 | 2,230 | 6.9 m | |
| DUCK RIVER | Tennessee | 2005 | 2,230 | 607.6 m | |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | 1968 | 2,182 | 15.5 m | |
| SR 48 / I40 | Tennessee | 1963 | 2,160 | 73.8 m | |
| ELK RIVER | Tennessee | 2012 | 2,132 | 77.7 m | |
| NORTH REELFOOT CREEK | Tennessee | 1953 | 2,130 | 178.2 m | |
| I40 | Tennessee | 1960 | 2,127 | 79.2 m | |
| MASSINGALE CREEK | Tennessee | 1927 | 2,086 | 8.8 m | |
| LAUREL CREEK | Tennessee | 1952 | 2,062 | 43.6 m | |
| LOOSAHATCHIE RIVER | Tennessee | 1951 | 2,044 | 91.3 m | |
| LITTLE CYPRESS CREEK | Tennessee | 1952 | 2,044 | 74.2 m | |
| LINDEN AVE / 4 ROUTES | Tennessee | 1968 | 2,040 | 104.3 m | |
| RENFROE CREEK | Tennessee | 1929 | 2,039 | 21.3 m | |
| FALL CREEK | Tennessee | 1926 | 2,039 | 26.8 m | |
| NOLICHUCKY RIVER | Tennessee | 1948 | 2,011 | 85.5 m | |
| MARROWBONE CREEK | Tennessee | 1975 | 2,010 | 50.9 m | |
| CLEAR CREEK | Tennessee | 1918 | 2,010 | 7.3 m | |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | 1961 | 2,008 | 60.8 m | |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | 1985 | 1,990 | 45.1 m | |
| S. FK. FORKED DEER RIVER | Tennessee | 1952 | 1,990 | 304.8 m | |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | 1985 | 1,990 | 45.1 m | |
| EAST FORK OBEY RIVER | Tennessee | 1989 | 1,981 | 113.4 m | |
| CANEY CREEK | Tennessee | 1945 | 1,958 | 105.5 m | |
| OVERFLOW | Tennessee | 1964 | 1,944 | 78.2 m | |
| SHORT CREEK | Tennessee | 1964 | 1,944 | 112.9 m | |
| ELLINGTON PKWY. | Tennessee | 1967 | 1,880 | 43.9 m | |
| BRANCH | Tennessee | 1993 | 1,875 | 10.4 m | |
| CONASAUGA CREEK | Tennessee | 1958 | 1,862 | 91.4 m | |
| MIDDLE FORK FORKED DEER | Tennessee | 1970 | 1,829 | 60.8 m | |
| LITTLE TRAMMEL CREEK | Tennessee | 1930 | 1,825 | 30.5 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.