US Bridges

Alumni DR Nc over New Circle Road

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · Sbl .5 MI Nw-Man O War · Structure no. 034B00134L

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,424
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alumni DR Nc over New Circle Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Alumni DR Nc over New Circle Road in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 33,424 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,424 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAlumni DR Nc
CrossesNew Circle Road
LocationSbl .5 MI Nw-Man O War
RouteCity Street 3016
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99556, -84.46583
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating73.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,424 (2023)
Projected traffic33,424 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alumni DR Nc over New Circle Road built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alumni DR Nc over New Circle Road 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 Alumni DR Nc over New Circle Road carry?

About 33,424 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Alumni DR Nc over New Circle Road?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Alumni DR Nc over New Circle Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.