US Bridges

Needles Hw over Unnamed Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Laughlin · Structure no. B2181

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Needles Hw over Unnamed Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Needles Hw over Unnamed Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,720 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long.

CarriesNeedles Hw
CrossesUnnamed Wash
LocationLaughlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates35.12635, -114.63541
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2021)
Projected traffic9,720 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Needles Hw over Unnamed Wash built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Needles Hw over Unnamed Wash 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Needles Hw over Unnamed Wash carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Needles Hw over Unnamed Wash?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Needles Hw over Unnamed Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.