Trousdale County Bridge Report Card
Trousdale County scores 88 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Trousdale County, Tennessee
Trousdale County has 88 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.3% is at or below the 4.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,070 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Trousdale County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 88/100 (B). The county has 88 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,070 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 | 2.3% | 4.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.9% of measured traffic | 5.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.1% | 2.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 145,464 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 | 2.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 10,070 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Trousdale County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fas 141 over Overflow Cumberland Rive | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,129 | 1979 |
| Fas 141 over Little Goose Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,941 | 1993 |
| Nfa A011 over Big Goose Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 480 | 1965 |
| Fap 10 over Mill Branch | High traffic | Good | 9,933 | 1952 |
| Fap 10 over Darwin Branch | High traffic | Fair | 9,196 | 1952 |
| Fap 10 over Big Goose Creek | High traffic | Fair | 8,717 | 1949 |
| Fap 10 over Rocky Creek | High traffic | Fair | 8,094 | 1928 |
| Fap 10 over Branch | High traffic | Fair | 7,110 | 1952 |
| Fap 10 over Branch | High traffic | Good | 7,110 | 1952 |
| Fap 10 over Rocky Creek | High traffic | Fair | 7,110 | 1952 |
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.