US Bridges

New Circle Road over West Hickman Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .80 MI East of Ky 1974 Op · Structure no. 034B00046N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,818
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Circle Road over West Hickman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New Circle Road over 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 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 60,818 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,116 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Circle Road
CrossesWest Hickman Creek
Location.80 MI East of Ky 1974 Op
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99194, -84.48083
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,818 (2022)
Projected traffic68,116 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 West Hickman Creek built?

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

What condition is New Circle Road over West Hickman Creek 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 over West Hickman Creek carry?

About 60,818 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Circle Road over West Hickman Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns New Circle Road over West Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.