US Bridges

SR 318 over White River

Good

Clark County, Nevada · North of Hiko · Structure no. M1495B

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 318 over White River is a steel culvert carrying SR 318 over White River in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 76.4 mi (123 km).

CarriesSR 318
CrossesWhite River
LocationNorth of Hiko
RouteState Highway 318
StateNevada
Coordinates37.70274, -115.16382
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2021)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2030
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed76.4 mi (123 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 318 over White River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 318 over White River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 318 over White River carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 318 over White River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 318 over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.