US Bridges

Cemetery Road over S-Canal

Fair

Churchill County, Nevada · Northeast of Fallon · Structure no. B 289

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over S-Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Cemetery Road over S-Canal in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Nevada average of 36.4 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,978 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesS-Canal
LocationNortheast of Fallon
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.48058, -118.75503
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic2,978 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cemetery Road over S-Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Road over S-Canal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Cemetery Road over S-Canal carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery Road over S-Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cemetery Road over S-Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.