US Bridges

Lbl Road 206 over Hughes Creek

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · Lbl · Structure no. 086000000003022

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
1994 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Lbl Road 206 over Hughes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lbl Road 206 over Hughes Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesLbl Road 206
CrossesHughes Creek
LocationLbl
RouteFederal Lands Road 206
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56083, -88.00927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1994)
Projected traffic225 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lbl Road 206 over Hughes Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lbl Road 206 over Hughes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Lbl Road 206 over Hughes Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lbl Road 206 over Hughes Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Lbl Road 206 over Hughes Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.