US Bridges

S. Eastern Ave over Duck Creek

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Las Vegas · Structure no. B1569

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Eastern Ave over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S. Eastern Ave over Duck Creek in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,248 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Eastern Ave
CrossesDuck Creek
LocationLas Vegas
RouteCity Street 607
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.05498, -115.11827
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic33,000 (2017)
Projected traffic68,248 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$424,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Eastern Ave over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Eastern Ave over Duck Creek 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does S. Eastern Ave over Duck Creek carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S. Eastern Ave over Duck Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns S. Eastern Ave over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.