US Bridges

SR 682 over Margaret Creek

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 2.1M S of JCT Usr 33 · Structure no. 0504742

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,168
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 682 over Margaret Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 682 over Margaret Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 10,168 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,113 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 682
CrossesMargaret Creek
Location2.1M S of JCT Usr 33
RouteState Highway 682
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33082, -82.12856
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,168 (2015)
Projected traffic14,113 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 682 over Margaret Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 682 over Margaret 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 682 over Margaret Creek carry?

About 10,168 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 682 over Margaret Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 682 over Margaret Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.