US Bridges

SR 685 over Snow Fork Creek

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 0.3M W of JCT SR 78 · Structure no. 0505048

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
893
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 685 over Snow Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 685 over Snow Fork Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 893 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,239 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 685
CrossesSnow Fork Creek
Location0.3M W of JCT SR 78
RouteState Highway 685
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.46409, -82.17116
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic893 (2018)
Projected traffic1,239 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 685 over Snow Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 685 over Snow Fork 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 685 over Snow Fork Creek carry?

About 893 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 685 over Snow Fork Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 685 over Snow Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.