US Bridges

Lbl Road 165 over W Fork Laura Furnace Cre

Good

Trigg County, Kentucky · Lbl · Structure no. 086000000012990

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Lbl Road 165 over W Fork Laura Furnace Cre is a concrete culvert carrying Lbl Road 165 over W Fork Laura Furnace Cre in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLbl Road 165
CrossesW Fork Laura Furnace Cre
LocationLbl
RouteFederal Lands Road 165
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.7141, -88.00031
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 W Fork Laura Furnace Cre built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lbl Road 165 over W Fork Laura Furnace Cre 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 165 over W Fork Laura Furnace Cre carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Lbl Road 165 over W Fork Laura Furnace Cre?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lbl Road 165 over W Fork Laura Furnace Cre?

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