US Bridges

Ky 4 (new Circle) over Alexandria DR

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · .87MI North of US 60 · Structure no. 034B00169N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,133
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 4 (new Circle) over Alexandria DR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ky 4 (new Circle) over Alexandria DR in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 76,133 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,268 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 4 (new Circle)
CrossesAlexandria DR
Location.87MI North of US 60
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.05583, -84.55667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ky 4 (new Circle) over Alexandria DR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 4 (new Circle) over Alexandria DR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 4 (new Circle) over Alexandria DR carry?

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

How long is Ky 4 (new Circle) over Alexandria DR?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 4 (new Circle) over Alexandria DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.