US Bridges

Gillespie @richmar over Duck Creek

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · Southeast of Las Vegas · Structure no. B3076

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gillespie @richmar over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gillespie @richmar over Duck Creek in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,758 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 541 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGillespie @richmar
CrossesDuck Creek
LocationSoutheast of Las Vegas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates36.01716, -115.16359
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width541 ft (164.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2021)
Projected traffic1,758 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Gillespie @richmar over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gillespie @richmar over Duck Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Gillespie @richmar over Duck Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gillespie @richmar over Duck Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 541 ft wide.

Who owns Gillespie @richmar over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.