Morgan County Bridge Report Card
Morgan County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Morgan County, Tennessee
Morgan County has 120 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.0% is above the 4.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,689 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Morgan County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 120 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,689 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 | 5.0% | 10.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.0% of measured traffic | 3.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 192,446 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 | 5.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 7,689 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Morgan County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 29 over Crooked Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,266 | 1928 |
| Fap 29 over Massingale Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,086 | 1927 |
| Fas 298 over Clear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 937 | 1935 |
| Nfa A413 over Flat Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1935 |
| Nfa A253 over Emory River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1975 |
| Nfa A153 over Island Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1953 |
| Fap 62 over Geise Creek | High traffic | Fair | 9,358 | 1951 |
| Fap 62 over Geise Creek | High traffic | Fair | 9,358 | 1951 |
| Fap 62 over Middle Creek | High traffic | Fair | 9,358 | 1951 |
| Fap 62 over Mud Creek | High traffic | Good | 7,968 | 2011 |
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.