US Bridges

SR 683 over Little Raccoon Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 2.91M S of JCT Usr 50 · Structure no. 8203520

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,371
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 683 over Little Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 683 over Little Raccoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,371 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,903 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 683
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location2.91M S of JCT Usr 50
RouteState Highway 683
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22964, -82.56618
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,371 (2015)
Projected traffic1,903 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 683 over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 683 over Little Raccoon Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 683 over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 1,371 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 683 over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 683 over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.