US Bridges

Lbl Road 114 over Pisgah Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lyon County, Kentucky · Lbl · Structure no. 086000000003004

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1998 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Lbl Road 114 over Pisgah Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lbl Road 114 over Pisgah Creek in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesLbl Road 114
CrossesPisgah Creek
LocationLbl
RouteFederal Lands Road 114
Coordinates36.9299, -88.13288
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1998)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 114 over Pisgah Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lbl Road 114 over Pisgah Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Lbl Road 114 over Pisgah Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Lbl Road 114 over Pisgah Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lbl Road 114 over Pisgah Creek?

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