FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LANES MILL

Carrying LANES MILL over LITTLE BENSON(GREASY) CR

South of Franklin Co.Ln., Anderson, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LANES MILL

The LANES MILL bridge in Anderson, Kentucky carries LANES MILL over LITTLE BENSON(GREASY) CR. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 66 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LANES MILL compares

▲ 1.3
Load rating vs Kentucky average (39.2 t)
Top 43%
Higher load rating than 57% of Kentucky bridges
84
Bridges in Anderson · 6 in Poor condition
LANES MILL 40.5 t
Kentucky average 39.2 t

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1925
Last Reconstructed
2010
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
4.0 m (13 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
66 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003C00001N

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LANES MILL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare LANES MILL against other structures in Anderson and across Kentucky. Kentucky bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for LANES MILL?

LANES MILL in Anderson, Kentucky has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LANES MILL inspected?

LANES MILL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 66 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LANES MILL is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LANES MILL?

LANES MILL has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LANES MILL?

LANES MILL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LANES MILL and does age affect safety?

LANES MILL was built in 1925, making it 101 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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