Worst Bridges in Tennessee

Bridges with the lowest condition ratings in Tennessee. Tennessee has 898 bridges in poor condition (4.4% of 20,379 total bridges).

20,379

Total Bridges

4.4%

In Poor Condition

898

Poor Bridges

898

Rating 0-4

Understanding Bridge Conditions in Tennessee

Tennessee's bridge infrastructure reflects decades of construction, maintenance, and replacement decisions influenced by geography, climate, traffic patterns, and available funding. With 898 bridges currently rated in poor condition (4.4% of the total inventory), understanding what these ratings mean helps residents and policymakers make informed decisions about infrastructure investment.

Federal inspectors evaluate three key components on every highway bridge: the deck (the driving surface and its immediate supports), the superstructure (beams, girders, trusses, or other primary load-carrying members), and the substructure (piers, abutments, and foundations that transfer loads to the ground). Each component receives a rating from 0 to 9, with the lowest of these three ratings determining the overall condition category. A rating of 4 or below classifies a bridge as “poor,” indicating significant structural deterioration that warrants prioritized attention.

Poor-rated bridges remain safe for use at their posted limits because federal law requires that any bridge with load-carrying deficiencies be either repaired, posted with weight restrictions, or closed. Many poor-rated bridges receive more frequent inspections than the standard 24-month cycle, allowing engineers to monitor deterioration rates and ensure conditions have not worsened beyond safe operating limits. Weight restrictions protect the structure while allowing continued service until rehabilitation or replacement can be funded and constructed.

Infrastructure investment decisions involve difficult trade-offs between maintaining aging structures and building new capacity. Bridges listed below represent the most deteriorated structures in Tennessee's inventory, where rehabilitation or replacement investment would have the greatest impact on improving overall infrastructure condition. Understanding where these bridges are located helps communities advocate for appropriate funding and plan alternative routes when load restrictions affect commercial traffic.

Condition Rating Scale

0-2

Failed to Critical

Closed or severely restricted. Major deterioration requiring immediate action.

3-4

Serious to Poor

Significant deterioration affecting capacity. Often weight-restricted.

5-6

Fair

Minor deterioration visible. Maintenance recommended but not urgent.

7-9

Good to Excellent

Components in sound condition with no significant deficiencies.

Lowest Rated Bridges in Tennessee

898 bridges rated 0-4 on the federal condition scale, sorted by lowest rating first. Showing first 50 — click below to expand. Displaying top 200 of 898.

RankBridgeRatingYear BuiltCondition
#1FAP 1

over TRACE CREEK

1.5 MI.NE.OF DENVER STA.

01959Poor
#2NFA 933 (SA 4314)

over HURRICANE CREEK

5 M. E. SR 13.

01956Poor
#3NFA A408

over BIG BIGBY CREEK

3 M. N. MT. PLEASANT.

01930Poor
#4NFA A254

over BLUE CREEK

4 M. E. SR 13

01992Poor
#5NFA A254

over BLUE CREEK

3 MI E SR 13

01989Poor
#6NFA 0A268

over TRACE CREEK

RIDING ARENA LN.

01970Poor
#7NFA 0A269

over TRACE CREEK

LAWSON LN.

01970Poor
#8NFA A405

over ELK RIVER

LINCOLN COUNTY

01901Poor
#9NFA 2076 (SA 8013)

over LITTLE INDIAN CREEK

3 MI NE JCT SR 24 & SR 53

01927Poor
#10DOSSETT LANE

over CSX RAILROAD

DOSSETT LANE / CSX RAILRO

01915Poor
#11NFA K639

over W BEAVER CREEK CANAL

COLLIERVILLE-ARLINGTON RD

11958Poor
#12NFA A276

over BLUE CREEK

TATEM LN-HUMPHREYS CO.

11998Poor
#13FAU 3604

over FRIAR BRANCH

IN CHATTANOOGA

21976Poor
#14FAU 06022

over GAP CREEK

2 MI SE OF SR 67

21948Poor
#15NFA A833

over JONES BEND CREEK

IN THE CITY OF PARIS

21950Poor
#16NFA A259

over BIG CREEK

3.5 MI N OF SHELBY CO.

21984Poor
#17NFA 925 (SA 4303)

over GRASSY BRANCH

4 M. W. SR13.

21955Poor
#18NFA K640

over BRANCH

GALLAWAY LEVEE RD-SHELBY

21958Poor
#19NFA A615

over BLOOMING GROVE CREEK

.5 M. W. OF DOTSONVILLE

21976Poor
#20NFA 937 (SA 4202)

over WHITEOAK CREEK

4 M S OF TENN RIDGE

21959Poor
#21NFA 1905 350647M

over GREENLICK CR &TSOU RR

5.5M. NW. COLUMBIA.

21962Poor
#22NFA 821 (SA 4930)

over OVERFLOW

NEAR HALLS

21960Poor
#23NFA A484

over FORK COAL CREEK

1.2 M NW OF I75-US25W JCT

21965Poor
#24NFA A253

over EMORY RIVER

FROZEN HEAD STATE PARK

21975Poor
#25NFA A022

over SOUTH REELFOOT CREEK

2.2 MI NE JCT SR21&SR183

22008Poor
#26NFA A978

over BRANCH

2.4 MI NE JCT SR43&SR105

21989Poor
#27NFA A341

over HURRICANE CREEK

2.5 M. W. SR 13

21964Poor
#28NFA 0A639

over TRACE CREEK

MCBRIDE LN.

21970Poor
#29NFA A082

over SULPHUR SPRINGS BRANCH

10 MI W OF SR22

21977Poor
#30NFA A064

over BIG CREEK

6 M SW OF LYNNVILLE

21975Poor
#31NFA B188

over DUCK RIVER (OSFSP)

IN OLD STONE FORT ST PARK

21906Poor
#32NFSR 35-1

over FLATS CREEK

NATIONAL FOREST

21922Poor
#33NFA A239

over TUMBLING CREEK

2 M. SW. SR 230

21980Poor
#34NFA A153

over DADDYS CREEK (CWMA)

.1MI FROM MORGAN CO. LINE

21950Poor
#35NFA A191

over BRANCH OF WOLF RIVER

3.8 MI SW JCT SR18&SR57

21960Poor
#36NFA A279

over BLUE CREEK

2 M. E. SR 13

21989Poor
#37NFA A022

over SEWEE CREEK

EAST OF TENN RIVER

21884Poor
#38NFA A208

over DRAINAGE DITCH

2.4 MI S OF SR103

21970Poor
#39NFA A032

over SPIVEY CREEK

S OF SR 36

21974Poor
#40FAP 386

over SR386-LL / SR6 & RAMP F

4.7 M SW JCT SR174&SR258

32006Poor
#41I81

over FLAT CREEK

4.70M.FROM JEFFERSON CO.L

31970Poor
#42FAP 14

over SR-14 / I-55

2 MI WEST OF I240 JCT

31964Poor
#43FAU 5156

over SAM COOPER BLVD.

MENDENHALL RD - MEMPHIS

31968Poor
#44NFA 1463 (SA 7924)

over BRANCH

SLEDGE RD - SHELBY CO

31950Poor
#45FAS 141

over LITTLE GOOSE CREEK

IN HARTSVILLE

31993Poor
#46FAU 269

over N. WASHINGTON ST.

IN TULLAHOMA

31993Poor
#47FAP 43

over HARRIS CREEK

IN SOUTH FULTON TN.

31929Poor
#48FAS 127

over BRADLEY CREEK

3.6 MI.N.E.OF HILLSBORO

31940Poor
#49FAS 46

over BRANCH

5.1 MI.NW.OF POND SWITCH

31940Poor
#50NFA 1425 (SA 7305)

over CANEY CREEK

2 M SE OF US70-SR 382 JCT

31945Poor
#51NFA A300

over PISTOL CREEK

8.5 M. NE. MARYVILLE.

31960Poor
#52NFA A230

over TAR CREEK

0.1 MI NORTH OF MCNAIRY

31965Poor
#53FAS 353

over NOLICHUCKY RIVER

.5 M NE JCT SR107&SR353

31958Poor
#54FAP 108

over LICK CREEK

IN PALMER CITY LIMITS

31950Poor
#55NFA 1077 (SA 1011)

over SULPHER CREEK

JUST SE OF ELIZABETHTON

31955Poor
#56FAS 247

over SNOW CREEK

2.0 M NE JCT SR7&SR247

31960Poor
#57NFA 2400 841834C

over SOUTHERN RAILWAY

W OFF US27-N OF HELENWOOD

31937Poor
#58NFA 1282 (SA 0713)

over DAVIS BRANCH

3.9 M NE OF DUFF-E OF SR9

31977Poor
#59NFA 910 (SA 4302)

over DUCK RIVER

3 M. W. SR 13

31945Poor
#60NFA A234

over CANDIES CREEK

.4MI NORTH OF SR40

31965Poor
#61NFA A194

over BRANCH

1 MI N OF SHELBY CO.

31965Poor
#62FAS 116

over STOCKSTILL CREEK

2 MI.N.OF SR-62

31970Poor
#63NFA A039

over LANKFORD BRANCH

2.1 MI NE JCT SR85&SR263

31960Poor
#64NFA A985

over STONEY CREEK

S OF SR91-NE PART OF CO.

31978Poor
#65NFA A080

over CHARLES CREEK

5MI NORTH OF US 70S

31965Poor
#66NFA A752

over LAUREL FORK CREEK

IN HAMPTON-N OF SR67

31975Poor
#67NFA A542

over BLOWING SPRINGS

10 M WEST OF CENTERVILLE

31960Poor
#68NFA A358

over BIG BIGBY BRANCH

4 M S OF MT PLEASANT

31916Poor
#69NFA A142

over PANNELL CREEK

6 M. NE. SHELBYVILLE.

31960Poor
#70NFA A931

over REAGAN CREEK

3.6 MI NE JCT SR54&CROCK.

31990Poor
#71NFA A129

over SAWMILL BRANCH

NELSON RD NEAR BUCKTOWN

31975Poor
#72NFA A906

over STONEY CREEK

NE OF ELIZABETHTON-S OF91

31960Poor
#73NFA A101

over LITTLE CANE CREEK

11 M. N. FAYETTEVILLE

31991Poor
#74NFA A359

over LITTLE PIGEON RIVER

1 M N OF US321-PITTMAN CT

31970Poor
#75NFA A743

over DUFFY BRANCH

1.6 MI NW JCT SR5&SR152

31993Poor
#76ROAD 910

over MADD CREEK

HOLSTON AAP PLANT A

31950Poor
#77NFA A868

over NINE MILE CREEK

14 M. SW. MARYVILLE.

31930Poor
#78NFA A159

over OWEN BRANCH

3.2 MI NE JCT SR5&SR77

31991Poor
#79NFA A393

over HOLLOW ROCK BRANCH

IN CITY OF HOLLOW ROCK

31970Poor
#80NFA A961

over STONEY CREEK

S OF 91-NE PART OF COUNTY

31965Poor
#81NFA A289

over WHITES CREEK

NEAR ROANE CL & SR 68

31960Poor
#82NFA A330

over DRY CREEK

.1MI SOUTH OF US70

31922Poor
#83NFA A716

over HEATON BRANCH

S OF SR159-NE OF ROAN MTN

31960Poor
#84I24

over MILL CREEK

.7 MI NW JCT SR254

41958Poor
#85I40

over I24

I24-I40 INTERCHANGE - C7

41960Poor
#86I40

over I40 / UNIVERSITY AVE.

DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE

41965Poor
#87I40 RL

over I40-RL / 17TH. STREET

IN KNOXVILLE

41965Poor
#88I40 LL

over I40-LL / 17TH. STREET

IN KNOXVILLE

41965Poor
#89I40

over MILL CREEK

1.0 M SW JCT SR155&I40

41963Poor
#90I24 EBL & WBL

over BRANCH

1 MI. NORTH EAST RIDGE

41960Poor
#91I-24 WB RAMP

over I-24 EB

I24 / I65 INTERCHANGE-C2

41961Poor
#92I75

over BRANCH

SR-153 JUNCTION

41959Poor
#93I65

over BRANCH

.5 M S JCT SR248&I65

41963Poor
#94I24 WB

over I24 WB / A660 & CSX RR

.1 M E OF I124 JCT

41990Poor
#95I65 343316H

over CUMBERLAND RV & COWAN ST

I65 INNER LOOP

41967Poor
#96I40

over I40 / WESTBORO ROAD

I40/ WESTBORO RD

41962Poor
#97I24 EBL

over MISSIONARY RIDGE

1.1 MI FROM SR17

41965Poor
#98I24 WBL

over MISSIONARY RIDGE

1 MI FROM SR17

41964Poor
#99I65

over I65 / SR106 & HARPETH RV

3.8 M S JCT SR248&SR106

41963Poor
#100I65

over I65 / SR106 & HARPETH RV

3.8 M S JCT SR248&SR106

41963Poor
#101I-24E

over OLD HICKORY BLVD.

IN NORTHERN DAVIDSON CO.

41972Poor
#102I-24W

over OLD HICKORY BLVD.

IN NORTHERN DAVIDSON CO.

41972Poor
#103I24

over BROWNS FERRY (FAU 3622)

4.2 MI E OF GA STATE LINE

41964Poor
#104I24

over BROWNS FERRY RD(FAU 3622

4.2 MI E OF GA STATE LINE

41964Poor
#105FAS 177

over WOLF RIVER

1.7 MI N OF SR 57 JCT

41958Poor
#106I40 348852T

over CSX RAILROAD

IN WILSON CO.

41964Poor
#107I40 348852T

over CSX RAILROAD

IN WILSON CO.

41964Poor
#108I40

over I40 / SR 26

EXIT-239 B

41964Poor
#109FAU 4032

over WARING RD

SAM COOPER BLVD- MEMPHIS

41968Poor
#110I40

over HARPETH RIVER

.4 M E JCT SR249&I40

41960Poor
#111I40

over HARPETH RIVER

.4 M E JCT SR249&I40

41960Poor
#112I40-LL-EXIT-RAMP

over I40-WB-EX RP / N 3RD ST.

I40 / SR 3 JCT

41973Poor
#113I24

over SEQUATCHIE RIVER

0.5 MI S OF SR28

41965Poor
#114I24

over SEQUATCHIE RIVER

0.5 MI S OF SR28

41965Poor
#115FAP 14 297767K

over IC RR & NONCONNAH CREEK

0.3 MI S OF I55 JCT

41929Poor
#116FAU 6

over SR 6 RL / DOUGLAS AVENUE

ELLINGTON PK - DOUGLAS AV

41969Poor
#117FAU 6

over SR 6 LL / DOUGLAS AVENUE

ELLINGTON PK - DOUGLAS AV

41969Poor
#118I40 349207A

over CSX RR & COUNTY ROAD

IN SMITH CO

41962Poor
#119I40

over BOLLING BRANCH & PRIV. R

IN SMITH CO.

41962Poor
#120I40

over CANEY FORK RIVER

IN SMITH CO.

41962Poor
#121I40

over CANEY FORK RIVER

IN SMITH CO

41962Poor
#122I40

over CANEY FORK RIVER

IN SMITH CO

41962Poor
#123FAU 2825

over CHERRY CREEK

GETWELL RD - MEMPHIS

41958Poor
#124I24 EBL

over NFA 2010 & NOAH FK CREEK

3 MI E OF BEECH GROVE

41968Poor
#125I81

over SR 34

5.48M.FROM HAMBLEN CO.LN.

41968Poor
#126I24 EBL

over BRADLEY CREEK

0.2 MI E OF SR127

41963Poor
#127FAP 11

over SEVEN MILE CREEK

.05 M S SR255&SR11

41928Poor
#128I24 EBL 349451W

over NFA A092 & CFW RR

IN MANCHESTER CITY LIMITS

41966Poor
#129FAU 2830

over JOHNS CREEK

WINCHESTER RD - MEMPHIS

41970Poor
#130FAU 2810

over WINCHESTER RD

PLOUGH BLVD

41978Poor
#131BRILEY PKWY.

over AIRWAYS BLVD.

BRILEY PKWY @ AIRPORT DR

41959Poor
#132I40

over SR 24

PUTNAM-CUMBERLAND CO.LN.

41963Poor
#133I40

over SR 24

PUTNAM-CUMBERLAND CO.LN.

41963Poor
#134FAP 1

over BRANCH

.4 M SW JCT SR155&SR1

41923Poor
#135I40 EBL

over DROWNING CREEK

SOUTH OF PUTNAM COUNTY

41966Poor
#136I40 WBL

over DROWNING CREEK

SOUTH OF PUTMAN COUNTY

41966Poor
#137I40

over I40-RL / EAST PINEY RD.

3.97 MI W OF SR46

41963Poor
#138I40

over I40-LL / EAST PINEY RD.

3.97 MI W OF SR46

41963Poor
#139FAU 57 299598G

over SR 23 CSX & CNIC RR

SR-57 OVER SR-23

41928Poor
#140FAP 1

over SUGAR TREE CREEK

.1 M SW JCT SR155&SR1

41923Poor
#141FAU 45

over CUMBERLAND RIVER

2 M E JCT SR6&SR45

41967Poor
#142FAU 45

over CUMBERLAND RIVER

2 M E JCT SR6&SR45

41928Poor
#143FAP 401 348657T

over CSX RAILROAD

.3 M W JCT SR24&SR255

41928Poor
#144FAP 96

over SR 96 / I65

FRANKLIN CITY LIMITS

41962Poor
#145FAS 175

over BRANCH OF JOHNS CREEK

0.91 MI. E OF SR-4 JCT.

41979Poor
#146I40 WBL

over NFA A244

.1 MI FROM SR1

41966Poor
#147FAP 6

over BRANCH

2.4 M NE SR45&SR6

41955Poor
#148FAU 2803

over I-240 & I-40 RAMPS

MEMPHIS - POPLAR AVE

41965Poor
#149FAP 8

over STRINGERS BRANCH

0.26 MI. W OF SR-29 JCT.

41926Poor
#150I40

over GOLF COURSE RD (A526)

7.16 M.FROM JEFFERSON CL

41970Poor
#151FAU 4032

over CNIC E419 ICCN & 5250

SAM COOPER OVER RAILROADS

42003Poor
#152FAP 1

over MILL CREEK

.9 M SE JCT I24&SR1

41940Poor
#153I40

over NFA 1242

IN HARTFORD

41970Poor
#154FAU 11

over NOLENSVILLE RD. / I-440

NOLENSVILLE RD / I440

41984Poor
#155FAP 34 244038W

over CSX RAILROAD

1.6 M SW JCT SR34&SR91

41931Poor
#156FAP 1

over NORTH FORK HOLSTON RIVER

ON CO LN

41962Poor
#157FAP 1

over NORTH FORK HOLSTON RIVER

ON CO. LINE

41962Poor
#158I40

over GREEN CORNER RD (1321)

1 MI S OF NC-TN ST LI

41970Poor
#159FAU 8

over TN RIVER & FAU 5395

MARKET STREET BRIDGE

41917Poor
#160FAU 2810 663402M

over AIRWAYS BLVD/YALE YARDS

AIRWAYS BLVD - MEMPHIS

41954Poor
#161FAU 2878

over BRANCH

COLEMAN RD - MEMPHIS

41963Poor
#162FAP 67

over POWDER BRANCH

3 M E. WASHINGTON CO LN

41986Poor
#163FAP 34 731247X

over FAU 3867 & SOUTHERN RWY

1.2 M NW OF GREENVILLE

41965Poor
#164FAP 34 731247X

over FAU 1391 & SOUTHERN RWY

1.2 M NW OF GREENVILLE

41965Poor
#165FAS 268

over WEST FORK STONES RIVER

0.83 MI. N. SR-1

41966Poor
#166FAU 171 349231B

over CSX RAILROAD

1.07 M.NE.OF ST.RT.1

41967Poor
#167FAU 5012

over JOHNS CREEK

KNIGHT ARNOLD RD - MEMPHI

41962Poor
#168FAP 6

over W. FK STATION CAMP CREEK

3.2 M SW JCT SR25&SR174

41955Poor
#169FAP 6

over E. FK STATION CAMP CREEK

2 M SW JCT SR25&SR174

41955Poor
#170FAU 2813

over PLOUGH BLVD. SB. LANES

WINCHESTER RD - MEMPHIS

41978Poor
#171FAU 2810

over PLOUGH BLVD. NB. LANES

WINCHESTER RD. - MEM.

41978Poor
#172FAU 2813

over DAYS CREEK

WINCHESTER RD - MEMPHIS

41965Poor
#173FAP 6

over MANSKER CREEK

.05 M SUMMER DAVIDSON CO

41937Poor
#174FAP 15

over BRANCH

.5 MI.E.OF SHELBY CO.LINE

41992Poor
#175FAP 28

over OBED RIVER

1.52 MI.N.OF CROSSVILLE

41972Poor
#176FAU 2814

over SAM COOPER BLVD.

PERKINS RD - MEMPHIS

41968Poor
#177FAU 2814 348583D

over PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY

PERKINS RD - MEMPHIS

41970Poor
#178FAU 11

over BRANCH

.9 M N JCT I65&SR11

41928Poor
#179FAU 11

over NORTH FORK EWING CREEK

.5 M S JCT SR11&SR45

41928Poor
#180FAU 4189

over JOHNS CREEK

RAINES RD

41963Poor
#181FAP 96

over HARPETH RIVER

.4 M SE JCT SR96&SR6

41958Poor
#182FAP 100

over HARPETH RIVER

1.4 M SW JCT SR100&SR254

41929Poor
#183FAU 4191

over DAYS CREEK

BROOKS RD - MEMPHIS

41968Poor
#184FAP 34 731386T

over SR 34 LF LN / SOU RR

1.8 M NE OF HAMBLEN CO LN

41953Poor
#185FAP 401 (SR 24)

over BARTON CREEK

1.7 M W JCT SR24&SR10

41932Poor
#186FAP 10 349330Y

over CSX RAILROAD

.6 M SW JCT SR2&SR99

41928Poor
#187FAU 2863

over DAYS CREEK

MILL BRANCH RD - MEMPHIS

41970Poor
#188FAP 5

over BEAR CREEK

IN PINSON

41928Poor
#189FAU 441 RAMP C

over RAMP C/RAMP B COOL SPNG

3.1 MI N JCT I65&SR96

41991Poor
#190FAP 13 298336W

over IC RR (REMOVED)

IN CLARKSVILLE

41956Poor
#191FAU 3556 350035R

over ABANDONED SPUR LINE

IN CHATTANOOGA

41959Poor
#192FAP 55 SBL

over I24

SR55/I-24 IN MANCHESTER

41966Poor
#193FAP 55

over LITTLE DUCK RIVER

IN MANCHESTER

41941Poor
#194FAU 3556 350045W

over CSX & NS RAILROAD

WILCOX BLVD / RR YARDS

41958Poor
#195FAU 3556 350045W

over CSX & NS RAILROAD

WILCOX BLVD / RR YARDS

41954Poor
#196FAP 6

over HARPETH RIVER

.4 M NE JCT SR6&SR106

41929Poor
#197FAP 35

over SR 115 (US 129 NB)

6.0 M SW OF CURIE ST

41959Poor
#198FAP 1

over BRANCH

2.1 MI.E.OF DICKSON

41939Poor
#199FAP 96 350363H

over CSX RAILROAD

6 MI.SE.OF FRANKLIN

41985Poor
#200FAP 16

over WAGNER CREEK

BEGIN MANCHESTER CITY LIM

41941Poor

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Data Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inventory 2024

Bridge inspection data is typically updated every 24 months. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.

“Structurally deficient” does not mean a bridge is unsafe or likely to collapse. It indicates that one or more key structural elements are in poor or worse condition. Bridges are inspected regularly and may have load restrictions in place.

This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used for route clearance or vehicle weight decisions.