US Bridges

Alumni Drive over New Circle Road

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · Nbl .5 MI Nw-Man Owar · Structure no. 034B00030R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,424
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alumni Drive over New Circle Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Alumni Drive over New Circle 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 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 33,424 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,424 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAlumni Drive
CrossesNew Circle Road
LocationNbl .5 MI Nw-Man Owar
RouteCity Street 3016
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99556, -84.46583
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,424 (2023)
Projected traffic33,424 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$954,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alumni Drive over New Circle Road built?

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

What condition is Alumni Drive 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 Alumni Drive over New Circle Road carry?

About 33,424 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Alumni Drive over New Circle Road?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Alumni Drive over New Circle Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.