Hawkins County Bridge Report Card
Hawkins County scores 67 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Hawkins County, Tennessee
Hawkins County has 190 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 17 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.9% is above the 4.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 85,529 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Hawkins County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 67/100 (D). The county has 190 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 17 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 85,529 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 | 8.9% | 17.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 17.2% of measured traffic | 12.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 498,707 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 | 8.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 85,529 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Hawkins County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 1 over North Fork Holston River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 27,414 | 1962 |
| Fap 1 over North Fork Holston River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 27,414 | 1962 |
| Fap 1 over SR 70 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,492 | 1966 |
| Nfa 1175 (sa 3724) over Holston River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,225 | 1964 |
| Fap 70 730216v over Southern Railway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,196 | 1967 |
| Fap 70 over Caney Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,679 | 1971 |
| Fap 31 over Poor Valley Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,295 | 1958 |
| Fas 346 over Surgoinsville Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,688 | 1923 |
| Fas 347 over Big Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,147 | 1941 |
| Fas 347 over Palmer Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 761 | 1960 |
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.