US Bridges

New Circle Road over Town Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .50 MI S.W. of US 421 Ntr · Structure no. 034B00041N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75,617
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Circle Road over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying New Circle Road over Town Branch 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 6 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 75,617 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,691 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Circle Road
CrossesTown Branch
Location.50 MI S.W. of US 421 Ntr
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.065, -84.5375
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,617 (2023)
Projected traffic84,691 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Circle Road over Town Branch built?

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

What condition is New Circle Road over Town Branch 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 2021.

How much traffic does New Circle Road over Town Branch carry?

About 75,617 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is New Circle Road over Town Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns New Circle Road over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.