US Bridges

Cornelius Kelly over Lake Mead Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Henderson N. of Lake Mead · Structure no. B3160

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornelius Kelly over Lake Mead Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Cornelius Kelly over Lake Mead Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,068 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCornelius Kelly
CrossesLake Mead Channel
LocationHenderson N. of Lake Mead
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.0591, -114.96607
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic2,068 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cornelius Kelly over Lake Mead Channel built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cornelius Kelly over Lake Mead Channel 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Cornelius Kelly over Lake Mead Channel carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Cornelius Kelly over Lake Mead Channel?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Cornelius Kelly over Lake Mead Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.