Bridge Condition Trends in Tennessee
Between 2015 and 2025, bridge conditions in Tennessee have improved. The share of bridges rated poor went from 4.7% to 4.4% — a change of -0.4 percentage points.
Condition Summary
| Year | Total | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 20,106 | 9,925 | 9,230 | 949 | 4.7% |
| 2020 | 20,235 | 8,627 | 10,727 | 881 | 4.4% |
| 2025 | 20,374 | 8,620 | 10,867 | 887 | 4.4% |
Most Improved Counties in Tennessee
| County | Poor % (2015) | Poor % (2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union | 15.3% | 3.3% | -12.0 pp |
| Overton | 10.3% | 3.8% | -6.4 pp |
| Scott | 10.8% | 4.5% | -6.3 pp |
| Moore | 5.8% | 0.0% | -5.8 pp |
| Campbell | 9.2% | 3.6% | -5.6 pp |
| Chester | 7.1% | 1.6% | -5.5 pp |
| Hardin | 7.6% | 2.1% | -5.5 pp |
| Cocke | 14.4% | 9.0% | -5.4 pp |
| Claiborne | 8.4% | 3.1% | -5.4 pp |
| Humphreys | 8.6% | 3.6% | -5.0 pp |