US Bridges

New Circle Road-Il over US 25 Richmond Rd.

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Kentucky · Sbl Ovr US 25 S-Ntrch · Structure no. 034B00031R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,045
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Circle Road-Il over US 25 Richmond Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Circle Road-Il over US 25 Richmond 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 27,045 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,290 by 2038. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 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
CrossesUS 25 Richmond Rd.
LocationSbl Ovr US 25 S-Ntrch
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.01278, -84.45861
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,045 (2018)
Projected traffic30,290 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Circle Road-Il over US 25 Richmond Rd. built?

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

What condition is New Circle Road-Il over US 25 Richmond 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-Il over US 25 Richmond Rd. carry?

About 27,045 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is New Circle Road-Il over US 25 Richmond Rd.?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns New Circle Road-Il over US 25 Richmond Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.