US Bridges

New Circle Road over Green Tree-Chinoe RD

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · Wbl .6 MI E of Ky 1974 Op · Structure no. 034B00029R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,409
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Circle Road over Green Tree-Chinoe RD is a concrete tee beam carrying New Circle Road over Green Tree-Chinoe RD 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 30,409 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,058 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 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
CrossesGreen Tree-Chinoe RD
LocationWbl .6 MI E of Ky 1974 Op
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99194, -84.48194
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,409 (2022)
Projected traffic34,058 by 2042
Trucks3%
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$661,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Circle Road over Green Tree-Chinoe RD built?

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

What condition is New Circle Road over Green Tree-Chinoe RD 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 Green Tree-Chinoe RD carry?

About 30,409 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Circle Road over Green Tree-Chinoe RD?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns New Circle Road over Green Tree-Chinoe RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.