US Bridges

I 15 over Duck Creek

Good

Clark County, Nevada · South of Silverado · Structure no. B3150

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15 over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 15 over Duck Creek in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 118,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,019 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 15
CrossesDuck Creek
LocationSouth of Silverado
RouteInterstate 15
StateNevada
Coordinates36.00724, -115.18041
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118,000 (2021)
Projected traffic122,019 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I 15 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15 over Duck Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I 15 over Duck Creek carry?

About 118,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 15 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns I 15 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.