US Bridges

Lbl Road 130 over Smith Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lyon County, Kentucky · Lbl · Structure no. 086000000020895

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Lbl Road 130 over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lbl Road 130 over Smith Creek in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesLbl Road 130
CrossesSmith Creek
LocationLbl
RouteFederal Lands Road 130
Coordinates36.91158, -88.12458
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 130 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lbl Road 130 over Smith 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lbl Road 130 over Smith Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Lbl Road 130 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lbl Road 130 over Smith Creek?

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