US Bridges

Needles Hw over Dry Wash

Fair

Clark County, Nevada · SW of Laughlin · Structure no. M2183B

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Needles Hw over Dry Wash is a steel culvert carrying Needles Hw over Dry Wash in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,720 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesNeedles Hw
CrossesDry Wash
LocationSW of Laughlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateNevada
Coordinates35.09656, -114.64851
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2021)
Projected traffic9,720 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$440,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Needles Hw over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Needles Hw over Dry Wash 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Needles Hw over Dry Wash carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Needles Hw over Dry Wash?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Needles Hw over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.