Bridge conditions in Washington County, Tennessee
283 inventoried bridges · 9 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Washington County tracks close to typical: 9 of its 283 inventoried bridges (3.2%) are rated poor, against a national rate of about 7%.
- 9 of the 283 bridges in Washington County, Tennessee, are rated in poor condition (3.2%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 140 bridges (49.5%) are rated good and 134 (47.3%) fair.
- The median Washington County bridge was built in 1978.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Fap 34 244038W over CSX Railroad (built 1931), carrying about 27,789 vehicles a day.
Good 49.5% · Fair 47.3% · Poor 3.2% of 283 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 34 244038W over CSX Railroad | 1931 | 27,789 | Poor |
| Fau 3960 over CSX Railroad | 1988 | 7,462 | Poor |
| Fap 81 over Nolichucky River | 1959 | 4,903 | Poor |
| Nfa 2569 (sa 9004) over Nolichucky River | 1958 | 776 | Poor |
| Nfa B435 244046N over CSX Railroad | 1970 | 700 | Poor |
| Nfa B181 over Little Cherokee Creek | 1930 | 610 | Poor |
| Nfa 1352 (sa 9005) over Carson Creek | 1950 | 440 | Poor |
| Nfa 1357 (sa 9007) over Nolichucky River | 1987 | 402 | Poor |
| Nfa A912 over Nolichucky River | 1986 | 190 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I26 Rt Ln over SR 354 & Boones Creek | 1969 | 60,503 | Fair |
| I26 over SR 381 | 1999 | 60,503 | Good |
| I181 over Knob Creek | 1969 | 60,503 | Fair |
| I26 Rt Ln over Buckingham Rd (A144) | 1969 | 59,948 | Good |
| I26 Lt Ln over Buckingham Rd (A144) | 1969 | 59,948 | Good |
| I26 Rt Ln over Possum Hollow Rd (A310) | 1969 | 59,948 | Good |
| I26 Lt Ln over Possum Hollow Rd (A301) | 1969 | 59,948 | Fair |
| I26 Rt Ln over CSX Railroad | 1969 | 59,948 | Good |
| I26 Lt Ln over CSX Railroad | 1969 | 59,948 | Good |
| I26 Rt Ln over Maupin Hollow Rd (2589) | 1969 | 59,948 | Good |
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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