Haywood County Bridge Report Card
Haywood County scores 69 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Haywood County, Tennessee
Haywood County has 241 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 35 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.6% is above the 4.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,323 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Haywood County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 69/100 (D). The county has 241 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 35 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,323 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 | 4.6% | 9.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.4% of measured traffic | 1.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 14.5% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 49 years vs 48 nationally | 0.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 910,654 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 | 4.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 14.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 49 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 12,323 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Haywood County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fas 179 over Little Muddy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 838 | 1959 |
| Fap 76 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,808 | 1934 |
| Fas 54 over Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,875 | 1993 |
| Fas 179 over Poplar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,786 | 1951 |
| Fas 222 over Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 908 | 1960 |
| Fas 180 over Overflow | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 601 | 1960 |
| Fas 180 over Overflow | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 601 | 1960 |
| Fas 180 over Lost Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 601 | 1961 |
| Nfa 1443 (sa 3803) over I40 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 225 | 1959 |
| Nfa A148 over Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1999 |
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.