US Bridges

Lbl Road 206 over Ginger Creek

Good

Stewart County, Tennessee · Lbl · Structure no. 086000000003032

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
1994 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Lbl Road 206 over Ginger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lbl Road 206 over Ginger Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesLbl Road 206
CrossesGinger Creek
LocationLbl
RouteFederal Lands Road 206
Coordinates36.63661, -88.02249
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic1,500 (1994)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 Ginger Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lbl Road 206 over Ginger Creek 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 206 over Ginger Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lbl Road 206 over Ginger Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lbl Road 206 over Ginger Creek?

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