Lbl Road 230 over Devils Backbone Creek
GoodStewart County, Tennessee · Lbl · Structure no. 086000000003039
- 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 Devils Backbone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lbl Road 230 over Devils Backbone 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 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 15.5 mi (25 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lbl Road 230 over Devils Backbone Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lbl Road 230 over Devils Backbone 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 230 over Devils Backbone Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lbl Road 230 over Devils Backbone Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Lbl Road 230 over Devils Backbone Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.