US Bridges

Lbl Road 205 over Pryor Creek

Good

Stewart County, Tennessee · Lbl · Structure no. 086000000003036

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
1994 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Lbl Road 205 over Pryor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lbl Road 205 over Pryor 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesLbl Road 205
CrossesPryor Creek
LocationLbl
RouteFederal Lands Road 205
Coordinates36.63916, -87.98099
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 length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic80 (1994)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks—
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 205 over Pryor Creek built?

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

What condition is Lbl Road 205 over Pryor 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 205 over Pryor Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Lbl Road 205 over Pryor Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lbl Road 205 over Pryor Creek?

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