US Bridges

SR 685 over Little Greens Run

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 1.32 MI W JCT SR 13 · Structure no. 0505145

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
893
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 685 over Little Greens Run is a concrete frame carrying SR 685 over Little Greens Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 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 893 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,239 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 685
CrossesLittle Greens Run
Location1.32 MI W JCT SR 13
RouteState Highway 685
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.46454, -82.11333
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 Little Greens Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 685 over Little Greens Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 685 over Little Greens Run carry?

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

How long is SR 685 over Little Greens Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 685 over Little Greens Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.