US Bridges

New Circle Road-Il over Tates Crk Road Ky 1974

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · Wbl Ovr Ky 1974 Interchan · Structure no. 034B00028R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,879
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Circle Road-Il over Tates Crk Road Ky 1974 is a concrete tee beam carrying New Circle Road-Il over Tates Crk Road Ky 1974 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 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 32,879 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36,824 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 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
CrossesTates Crk Road Ky 1974
LocationWbl Ovr Ky 1974 Interchan
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99111, -84.495
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.7 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,879 (2021)
Projected traffic36,824 by 2041
Trucks0%
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$755,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Circle Road-Il over Tates Crk Road Ky 1974 built?

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

What condition is New Circle Road-Il over Tates Crk Road Ky 1974 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 Tates Crk Road Ky 1974 carry?

About 32,879 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is New Circle Road-Il over Tates Crk Road Ky 1974?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns New Circle Road-Il over Tates Crk Road Ky 1974?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.