Rutherford County Bridge Report Card
Rutherford County scores 90 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Rutherford County, Tennessee
Rutherford County has 428 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 19 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.4% is above the 4.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 75,060 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Rutherford County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 90/100 (A). The county has 428 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 19 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 75,060 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 | 4.4% | 8.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.2% of measured traffic | 0.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 6,281,724 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 | 4.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 75,060 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Rutherford County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fas 268 over West Fork Stones River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 23,891 | 1966 |
| Fap 10 349330y over Csx Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,412 | 1928 |
| Nfa A033 over Stewart Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,680 | 1970 |
| Fap 11 over Cove Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,946 | 1929 |
| Fau 4687 349327r over Csx Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,228 | 1940 |
| Fap 96 over Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,999 | 1960 |
| Nfa A056 349235d over Csx Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,643 | 1936 |
| Nfa B084 over Lytle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,520 | 1927 |
| Fas 99 over Murray Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 531 | 1945 |
| Nfa 2021 (sa 7530) over Fall Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 420 | 1965 |
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.