Bridge conditions in Lauderdale County, Tennessee
258 inventoried bridges · 16 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Lauderdale County tracks close to typical: 16 of its 258 inventoried bridges (6.2%) are rated poor, against a national rate of about 7%.
- 16 of the 258 bridges in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, are rated in poor condition (6.2%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 92 bridges (35.7%) are rated good and 150 (58.1%) fair.
- The median Lauderdale County bridge was built in 1986.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Fas 19 over Cane Creek (built 1928), carrying about 3,130 vehicles a day.
Good 35.7% · Fair 58.1% · Poor 6.2% of 258 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fas 19 over Cane Creek | 1928 | 3,130 | Poor |
| Fas 88 over Overflow | 1985 | 1,990 | Poor |
| Fas 88 over Overflow | 1985 | 1,990 | Poor |
| Fas 88 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River | 1952 | 1,990 | Poor |
| Nfa 1482 (sa 4909) over Branch | 1975 | 444 | Poor |
| Nfa 823 (sa 4928) over Sumrow Creek | 1991 | 388 | Poor |
| Nfa A121 over Knob Creek | 1970 | 290 | Poor |
| Fas 87 over Branch | 1925 | 278 | Poor |
| Nfa 821 (sa 4930) over Overflow | 1972 | 225 | Poor |
| Nfa 821 (sa 4930) over Overflow | 1960 | 225 | Poor |
| Nfa A356 over Branch | 1974 | 180 | Poor |
| Nfa A117 over Branch | 2002 | 170 | Poor |
| Nfa A021 over Branch | 1995 | 150 | Poor |
| Nfa A134 over Branch | 1999 | 140 | Poor |
| Nfa A515 over North Fork Cane Creek | 1970 | 50 | Poor |
| Nfa A030 over Branch | 1992 | 20 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 3 over Cane Creek | 1970 | 18,593 | Fair |
| Fap 3 over Fau 1258 (lake Dr) | 1971 | 15,053 | Fair |
| Fap 3 over SR 19 | 1971 | 15,053 | Fair |
| Fap 3 over North Fork Cane Creek | 1963 | 13,622 | Fair |
| Fap 3 over North Fork Cane Creek | 1963 | 13,622 | Fair |
| Fap 3 over Mill Creek | 1960 | 11,840 | Fair |
| Fap 3 over Mill Creek | 1960 | 11,840 | Fair |
| Fap 3 over Chambers Branch | 1960 | 9,555 | Fair |
| Fap 3 over Chambers Branch | 1960 | 9,555 | Fair |
| Fap 3 over Double Branch | 1963 | 9,213 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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