US Bridges

New Circle Road over Parkers Mill Road

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · Nbl .6 MI S US60 W-Ntrch · Structure no. 034B00023R

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,721
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Circle Road over Parkers Mill Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying New Circle Road over Parkers Mill Road in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 33,721 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,768 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Circle Road
CrossesParkers Mill Road
LocationNbl .6 MI S US60 W-Ntrch
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03528, -84.56722
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,721 (2023)
Projected traffic37,768 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$709,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Circle Road over Parkers Mill Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Circle Road over Parkers Mill Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does New Circle Road over Parkers Mill Road carry?

About 33,721 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New Circle Road over Parkers Mill Road?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns New Circle Road over Parkers Mill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.