US Bridges

New Circle Road over Br of West Hickman Creek

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · 200FT West of Ky 1974 Op · Structure no. 034B00043N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65,757
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Circle Road over Br of West Hickman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New Circle Road over Br of West Hickman Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65,757 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73,647 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Circle Road
CrossesBr of West Hickman Creek
Location200FT West of Ky 1974 Op
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99083, -84.49528
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,757 (2021)
Projected traffic73,647 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Circle Road over Br of West Hickman Creek built?

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

What condition is New Circle Road over Br of West Hickman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does New Circle Road over Br of West Hickman Creek carry?

About 65,757 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is New Circle Road over Br of West Hickman Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns New Circle Road over Br of West Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.