US Bridges

Ky 1681 over New Circle RD

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · .9MI E of Alexandria DR · Structure no. 034B00171N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,146
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1681 over New Circle RD is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1681 over New Circle RD in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,146 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,146 by 2041. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKy 1681
CrossesNew Circle RD
Location.9MI E of Alexandria DR
RouteState Highway 1681
Coordinates38.06194, -84.54333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,146 (2021)
Projected traffic8,146 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ky 1681 over New Circle RD built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1681 over New Circle RD 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 1681 over New Circle RD carry?

About 8,146 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1681 over New Circle RD?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1681 over New Circle RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.