US Bridges

New Circle Road-Il over US 68(HARRODSBURG Road)

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · Wbl Ovr US 68 S-Ntrch · Structure no. 034B00024R

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

About this bridge

New Circle Road-Il over US 68(HARRODSBURG Road) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying New Circle Road-Il over US 68(HARRODSBURG 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 5 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 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Circle Road-Il
CrossesUS 68(HARRODSBURG Road)
LocationWbl Ovr US 68 S-Ntrch
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.01583, -84.55111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Circle Road-Il over US 68(HARRODSBURG Road) built?

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

What condition is New Circle Road-Il over US 68(HARRODSBURG 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-Il over US 68(HARRODSBURG Road) carry?

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

How long is New Circle Road-Il over US 68(HARRODSBURG Road)?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns New Circle Road-Il over US 68(HARRODSBURG Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.