US Bridges

W New Circle RD Ol over US 421 (leestown Rd.)

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · Wbl Ovr US 421 Interchang · Structure no. 034B00037L

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,530
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W New Circle RD Ol over US 421 (leestown Rd.) is a concrete tee beam carrying W New Circle RD Ol over US 421 (leestown Rd.) in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 28,530 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,954 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW New Circle RD Ol
CrossesUS 421 (leestown Rd.)
LocationWbl Ovr US 421 Interchang
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.07083, -84.53111
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,530 (2019)
Projected traffic31,954 by 2039
Trucks12%
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$660,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W New Circle RD Ol over US 421 (leestown Rd.) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is W New Circle RD Ol over US 421 (leestown 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 W New Circle RD Ol over US 421 (leestown Rd.) carry?

About 28,530 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is W New Circle RD Ol over US 421 (leestown Rd.)?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns W New Circle RD Ol over US 421 (leestown Rd.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.