US Bridges

US-27 over New Circle Road

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI N of Jessamine C.L · Structure no. 034B00026N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
68,511
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over New Circle Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US-27 over New Circle 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 68,511 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,511 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 95 ft wide.

CarriesUS-27
CrossesNew Circle Road
Location2.4 MI N of Jessamine C.L
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates37.99639, -84.52167
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,511 (2022)
Projected traffic68,511 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US-27 over New Circle Road built?

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

What condition is US-27 over New Circle 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 US-27 over New Circle Road carry?

About 68,511 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-27 over New Circle Road?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over New Circle Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.