US Bridges

New Circle Road over Wolf Run

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .25 MI S. of Ky 1681 Op · Structure no. 034B00042N

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76,133
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Circle Road over Wolf Run is a concrete culvert carrying New Circle Road over Wolf Run in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 76,133 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,268 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Circle Road
CrossesWolf Run
Location.25 MI S. of Ky 1681 Op
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06028, -84.54833
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 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic76,133 (2022)
Projected traffic85,268 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Circle Road over Wolf Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is New Circle Road over Wolf Run 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 Wolf Run carry?

About 76,133 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is New Circle Road over Wolf Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns New Circle Road over Wolf Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.