US Bridges

South Buffalo Driv over Channel

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Southwest of L.V · Structure no. B2964

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Buffalo Driv over Channel is a concrete culvert carrying South Buffalo Driv over Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Buffalo Driv
CrossesChannel
LocationSouthwest of L.V
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.00002, -115.26188
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 South Buffalo Driv over Channel built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Buffalo Driv over Channel 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 South Buffalo Driv over Channel carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Buffalo Driv over Channel?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns South Buffalo Driv over Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.