US Bridges

Lbl Road 165 over Elbow Creek

Fair

Trigg County, Kentucky · Lbl · Structure no. 086000000003014

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
1994 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Lbl Road 165 over Elbow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lbl Road 165 over Elbow Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesLbl Road 165
CrossesElbow Creek
LocationLbl
RouteFederal Lands Road 165
Coordinates36.76983, -88.03505
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation*: *
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic150 (1994)
Projected traffic225 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 165 over Elbow Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lbl Road 165 over Elbow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Lbl Road 165 over Elbow Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lbl Road 165 over Elbow Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lbl Road 165 over Elbow Creek?

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