US Bridges

County Road #748 over Jack Creek

Good

Elko County, Nevada · 2 MI N of Jarbidge Nv · Structure no. 040903000001170

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

County Road #748 over Jack Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road #748 over Jack Creek in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Road #748
CrossesJack Creek
Location2 MI N of Jarbidge Nv
RouteFederal Lands Road 56748
StateNevada
Coordinates41.9125, -115.425
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road #748 over Jack Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road #748 over Jack 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road #748 over Jack Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is County Road #748 over Jack Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road #748 over Jack Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the County Highway Agency.