US Bridges

Needles Hw over Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · South of Laughlin · Structure no. B2902

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
151 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Needles Hw over Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Needles Hw over Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,723 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNeedles Hw
CrossesWash
LocationSouth of Laughlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates35.05295, -114.67544
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic3,723 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Needles Hw over Wash built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Needles Hw over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Needles Hw over Wash carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Needles Hw over Wash?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Needles Hw over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.