Henry County Bridge Report Card
Henry County scores 82 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Henry County, Tennessee
Henry County has 185 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 11 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.7% is at or below the 4.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,518 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Henry County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 82/100 (B). The county has 185 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 11 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,518 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 | 2.7% | 5.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.3% of measured traffic | 1.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.9% | 11.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 408,925 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 | 2.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 5,518 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Henry County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fas 218 over Bailey Fork Cr. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,855 | 1988 |
| Nfa 902 (sa 4020) over Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 513 | 1960 |
| Nfa A354 over Bear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1950 |
| Nfa A178 over Holley Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1962 |
| Nfa A078 over North Fork Obion River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1980 |
| Fap 76 over Town Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 13,461 | 1929 |
| Fap 69 over Big Sandy River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 5,165 | 1986 |
| Fap 69 over West Sandy Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 4,939 | 1963 |
| Fas 69 over Jones Bend Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 3,729 | 1930 |
| Fas 69 over West Sandy Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 3,025 | 1942 |
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.