US Bridges

SR 691 over Flood Wood Run

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 2.2M N of JCT Usr 33 · Structure no. 0505595

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,772
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 691 over Flood Wood Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 691 over Flood Wood Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 691
CrossesFlood Wood Run
Location2.2M N of JCT Usr 33
RouteState Highway 691
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.41266, -82.20479
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,772 (2018)
Projected traffic2,460 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 Flood Wood Run built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 691 over Flood Wood 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 Flood Wood Run carry?

About 1,772 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 691 over Flood Wood Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 691 over Flood Wood Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.