Warren County Bridge Report Card
Warren County scores 78 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Warren County, Tennessee
Warren County has 160 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 12 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.5% is at or below the 4.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,344 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Warren County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 78/100 (C). The county has 160 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 12 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,344 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 | 2.5% | 5.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.1% of measured traffic | 0.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 7.5% | 15.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 0.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 390,035 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 | 2.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 7.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,344 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Warren County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nfa A855 over Mud Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,460 | 1924 |
| Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over N.prong Barren Fork Rive | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 770 | 1977 |
| Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Spring Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 570 | 1930 |
| Fas 287 over Collins River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 544 | 1986 |
| Fap 56 over Mountain Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 4,984 | 1954 |
| Fas 287 over Barren Fork River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,814 | 1959 |
| Fas 287 over Caney Branch | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,238 | 1959 |
| Nfa 1137 (sa 8916) over Dry Branch | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 921 | 1961 |
| Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Branch | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 770 | 1973 |
| Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Oakland Branch | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 709 | 1930 |
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.