US Bridges

Lbl Road 174 over Pryor Creek

FairPosted for load

Trigg County, Kentucky · Lbl · Structure no. 086000000003018

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1994 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Lbl Road 174 over Pryor Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lbl Road 174 over Pryor Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesLbl Road 174
CrossesPryor Creek
LocationLbl
RouteFederal Lands Road 174
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.56087, -87.90595
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1994)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 174 over Pryor Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lbl Road 174 over Pryor 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 174 over Pryor Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Lbl Road 174 over Pryor Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lbl Road 174 over Pryor Creek?

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