US Bridges

Spencer Street over Duck Creek

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Southeast of Las Vegas · Structure no. B2077

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
805
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spencer Street over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spencer Street over Duck Creek in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 805 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSpencer Street
CrossesDuck Creek
LocationSoutheast of Las Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.05116, -115.12743
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic805 (2017)
Projected traffic1,665 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Spencer Street over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spencer Street over Duck 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Spencer Street over Duck Creek carry?

About 805 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spencer Street over Duck Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Spencer Street over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.