Clay County Bridge Report Card
Clay County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Clay County, Tennessee
Clay County has 64 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.7% is above the 4.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 399 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Clay County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 64 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 399 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.7% | 9.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.6% of measured traffic | 0.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.6% | 3.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 65,049 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 399 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Clay County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nfa 2109 over Little Trace Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 309 | 1979 |
| Nfa A053 over Proctor Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1950 |
| Nfa A210 over Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1941 |
| Fap 53 over Dry Fork Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 992 | 1961 |
| Fap 52 over Overflow & Kyle ST (a290 | High traffic | Fair | 6,000 | 1987 |
| Fap 52 over Cumberland River | High traffic | Fair | 6,000 | 1988 |
| Fap 52 over Wet Weather Branch | High traffic | Good | 3,949 | 2013 |
| Fap 52 over Wet Weather Branch | High traffic | Good | 3,949 | 2013 |
| Fap 52 over Sr-52 / Wet Mill Cr. Rd. | High traffic | Fair | 3,949 | 2013 |
| Fap 52 over Sr-52 / Wet Mill Cr. Rd. | High traffic | Fair | 3,949 | 2013 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.