US Bridges

East Valley RD over Buckeye Crk

Good

Douglas County, Nevada · Gardnerville · Structure no. B2765

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Valley RD over Buckeye Crk is a concrete culvert carrying East Valley RD over Buckeye Crk in Douglas County, Nevada. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Valley RD
CrossesBuckeye Crk
LocationGardnerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates38.96488, -119.70511
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2017)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Valley RD over Buckeye Crk built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Valley RD over Buckeye Crk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does East Valley RD over Buckeye Crk carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Valley RD over Buckeye Crk?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns East Valley RD over Buckeye Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.