US Bridges

Alcorn Road over V - Canal

Good

Churchill County, Nevada · West of Fallon · Structure no. B1592

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alcorn Road over V - Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Alcorn Road over V - Canal in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 993 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAlcorn Road
CrossesV - Canal
LocationWest of Fallon
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.47356, -118.86638
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic993 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Alcorn Road over V - Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alcorn Road over V - Canal 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does Alcorn Road over V - Canal carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alcorn Road over V - Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Alcorn Road over V - Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.