US Bridges

SR 691 over Burnett Run

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 3.4 MI N JCT SR 56 · Structure no. 0505471

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,772
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 691 over Burnett Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 691 over Burnett Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,772 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 691
CrossesBurnett Run
Location3.4 MI N JCT SR 56
RouteState Highway 691
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37007, -82.21224
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,772 (2018)
Projected traffic2,460 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 691 over Burnett Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 691 over Burnett Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 691 over Burnett Run carry?

About 1,772 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 691 over Burnett Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR 691 over Burnett Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.