US Bridges

Lbl Road 230 over South Fork Panther Creek

Good

Stewart County, Tennessee · Lbl · Structure no. 086000000003040

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

About this bridge

Lbl Road 230 over South Fork Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lbl Road 230 over South Fork Panther 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesLbl Road 230
CrossesSouth Fork Panther Creek
LocationLbl
RouteFederal Lands Road 230
Coordinates36.51124, -87.9888
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 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 230 over South Fork Panther Creek built?

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

What condition is Lbl Road 230 over South Fork Panther 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 South Fork Panther Creek carry?

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

How long is Lbl Road 230 over South Fork Panther Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lbl Road 230 over South Fork Panther Creek?

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