Dyer County Bridge Report Card
Dyer County scores 61 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Dyer County, Tennessee
Dyer County has 232 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 19 rated poor and 28 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.2% is above the 4.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 33,341 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Dyer County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 61/100 (D). The county has 232 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 19 in poor condition and 28 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 33,341 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 | 8.2% | 16.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.9% of measured traffic | 2.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 12.1% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 855,202 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 | 8.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 12.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 33,341 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Dyer County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 78 over Drainage Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,574 | 1926 |
| Nfa 1433 (sa 2308) over Overflow | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 730 | 1957 |
| Nfa 1433 (sa 2308) over Overflow | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 730 | 1957 |
| Nfa 1433 (sa 2308) over Obion River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 730 | 1957 |
| Nfa 1435 (sa 2310) over Biffle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 400 | 1930 |
| Nfa 2722 over Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 164 | 1983 |
| Nfa A426 over Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1970 |
| Nfa A208 over Drainage Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1970 |
| Fap 20 over SR 20 WB / Icg Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,746 | 1985 |
| Fau 211 over N. Fork Forked Deer Rive | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,963 | 1933 |
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.