US Bridges

New Circle Road-Il over Clays Mill Road

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · Nbl .8 MI S US68 S-Ntrch · Structure no. 034B00025R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,875
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Circle Road-Il over Clays Mill Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying New Circle Road-Il over Clays Mill Road in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 29,875 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,460 by 2039. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 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
CrossesClays Mill Road
LocationNbl .8 MI S US68 S-Ntrch
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.00417, -84.54389
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,875 (2019)
Projected traffic33,460 by 2039
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$718,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Circle Road-Il over Clays Mill Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Circle Road-Il over Clays 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-Il over Clays Mill Road carry?

About 29,875 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New Circle Road-Il over Clays Mill Road?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns New Circle Road-Il over Clays Mill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.