US Bridges

Lbl Road 230 over Bear Creek Branch

Good

Stewart County, Tennessee · Lbl · Structure no. 086000000003030

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
1994 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Lbl Road 230 over Bear Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lbl Road 230 over Bear Creek Branch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLbl Road 230
CrossesBear Creek Branch
LocationLbl
RouteFederal Lands Road 230
Coordinates36.51261, -87.93713
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation*: *
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1994)
Projected traffic600 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 230 over Bear Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is Lbl Road 230 over Bear Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Lbl Road 230 over Bear Creek Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lbl Road 230 over Bear Creek Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lbl Road 230 over Bear Creek Branch?

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