Sumner County Bridge Report Card
Sumner County scores 89 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Sumner County, Tennessee
Sumner County has 398 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 16 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.0% is at or below the 4.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 119,901 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Sumner County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 89/100 (B). The county has 398 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 16 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 119,901 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 | 4.0% | 8.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.2% of measured traffic | 2.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 49 years vs 48 nationally | 0.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 3,699,993 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 | 4.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 49 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 119,901 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Sumner County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 6 over W. Fk Station Camp Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 22,654 | 1955 |
| Fap 6 over E. Fk Station Camp Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 22,654 | 1955 |
| Fap 6 over Deshea Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 13,975 | 1941 |
| Fap 25 over Bledsoe Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,746 | 1927 |
| Fas 41 over Right Fork Slaters Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,891 | 1939 |
| Fas 174 over Station Camp Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,962 | 1958 |
| Fas 41 over Honey Run Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,067 | 1941 |
| Fau 3328 343824x over Csx Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,029 | 1957 |
| Fas 41 over Summers Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,496 | 1947 |
| Fas 41 over Red River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,108 | 1947 |
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.