FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LBL ROAD 114

Carrying LBL ROAD 114 over PISGAH CREEK

LBL, Lyon, Kentucky

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: LBL ROAD 114

The LBL ROAD 114 bridge in Lyon, Kentucky carries LBL ROAD 114 over PISGAH CREEK. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 29.9 meters (98 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 80 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.

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

How LBL ROAD 114 compares

78
Bridges in Lyon · 3 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Kentucky.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1933
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
29.9 m (98 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
80 vehicles/day
Structure Number
086000000003004

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

LBL ROAD 114 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare LBL ROAD 114 against other structures in Lyon 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 LBL ROAD 114?

LBL ROAD 114 in Lyon, Kentucky has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LBL ROAD 114 inspected?

LBL ROAD 114'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 80 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LBL ROAD 114 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LBL ROAD 114?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for LBL ROAD 114.

Who is responsible for maintaining LBL ROAD 114?

LBL ROAD 114 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is LBL ROAD 114 and does age affect safety?

LBL ROAD 114 was built in 1933, making it 93 years old.

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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