US Bridges

Needles Highway over Dry Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Laughlin · Structure no. B2460

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
118 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Needles Highway over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Needles Highway over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,720 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesNeedles Highway
CrossesDry Wash
LocationLaughlin
RouteState Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates35.11527, -114.64747
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 closed12.4 mi (20 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 Needles Highway over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Needles Highway over Dry Wash 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Needles Highway over Dry Wash carry?

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

How long is Needles Highway over Dry Wash?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Needles Highway over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.