Tipton County Bridge Report Card
Tipton County scores 67 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Tipton County, Tennessee
Tipton County has 202 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 13 rated poor and 15 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.4% is above the 4.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 38,210 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Tipton County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 67/100 (D). The county has 202 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 13 in poor condition and 15 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 38,210 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 | 6.4% | 12.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.9% of measured traffic | 5.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 7.4% | 14.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 40 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 550,024 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 | 6.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 7.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 40 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 38,210 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Tipton County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 3 over Indian CR Drainage Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,405 | 1924 |
| Fap 3 over Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,405 | 1926 |
| Nfa 805 (sa 8406) over Hurricane Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,093 | 1975 |
| Nfa A121 (sa 8425) over Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 990 | 1969 |
| Fas 59 over Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 851 | 1992 |
| Nfa A885 over Town Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 620 | 1994 |
| Nfa A188 over Kelly Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 540 | 1975 |
| Nfa 1479 (sa 8426) over Town Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 423 | 1970 |
| Nfa 1479 (sa 8426) over Town Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 423 | 1975 |
| Nfa A194 over Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 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.