US Bridges

Pioneer Road over T Canal

Good

Churchill County, Nevada · West of Fallon · Structure no. B1597

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer Road over T Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Pioneer Road over T Canal in Churchill County, Nevada. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesPioneer Road
CrossesT Canal
LocationWest of Fallon
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates39.4955, -118.98761
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic248 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Pioneer Road over T Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer Road over T 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pioneer Road over T Canal carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer Road over T Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Pioneer Road over T Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.