Van Buren County Bridge Report Card
Van Buren County scores 95 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Van Buren County, Tennessee
Van Buren County has 37 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 0 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.0% is at or below the 4.4% statewide average.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Van Buren County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 95/100 (A). The county has 37 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 0 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 0 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 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.7% | 5.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 40,713 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 | 0.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 0 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Van Buren County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 30 over Cane Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 678 | 1982 |
| Fap 111 over Caney Fork River | High traffic | Fair | 5,778 | 1966 |
| Fap 111 over Caney Fork River | High traffic | Fair | 5,778 | 1997 |
| Fap 1 over Caney Fork River | High traffic | Good | 5,696 | 1995 |
| Fap 1 over Caney Fork River | High traffic | Fair | 5,696 | 1995 |
| Fap 111 over Dry Fork Creek | High traffic | Fair | 5,135 | 1979 |
| Fas 284 over Sr-111 | High traffic | Fair | 1,023 | 2012 |
| Fap 30 over SR 111 | High traffic | Fair | 988 | 2013 |
| Fas 284 over Piney Creek | High traffic | Good | 941 | 1977 |
| Fap 30 over Overflow | High traffic | Good | 795 | 2006 |
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.