US Bridges

US-25 over New Circle RD

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · Over Ky 4 - New Circle RD · Structure no. 034B00181N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,403
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25 over New Circle RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-25 over New Circle RD in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 26,403 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,403 by 2043. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-25
CrossesNew Circle RD
LocationOver Ky 4 - New Circle RD
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates38.07472, -84.50583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,403 (2023)
Projected traffic26,403 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US-25 over New Circle RD built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-25 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 US-25 over New Circle RD carry?

About 26,403 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-25 over New Circle RD?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns US-25 over New Circle RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.