US Bridges

BIA IRR RTE 0001 over Indian Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nevada · 2.5 KM SE - Dresslerville · Structure no. 0000H61671B0336

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

BIA IRR RTE 0001 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying BIA IRR RTE 0001 over Indian Creek in Douglas County, Nevada. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesBIA IRR RTE 0001
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.5 KM SE - Dresslerville
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
StateNevada
Coordinates38.87961, -119.7025
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic265 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 BIA IRR RTE 0001 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is BIA IRR RTE 0001 over Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does BIA IRR RTE 0001 over Indian Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is BIA IRR RTE 0001 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns BIA IRR RTE 0001 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.