US Bridges

South Buffalo Driv over Dry Wash

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Southwest of Las Vegas · Structure no. B2966

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Buffalo Driv over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying South Buffalo Driv over Dry Wash 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Buffalo Driv
CrossesDry Wash
LocationSouthwest of Las Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.01941, -115.26127
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2017)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
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 Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is South Buffalo Driv over Dry 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 2023.

How much traffic does South Buffalo Driv over Dry Wash carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South Buffalo Driv over Dry Wash?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m).

Who owns South Buffalo Driv over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.