US Bridges

Lower S Fork RD over Huntington Crk

Good

Elko County, Nevada · South of Elko · Structure no. B 354

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower S Fork RD over Huntington Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Lower S Fork RD over Huntington Crk in Elko 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesLower S Fork RD
CrossesHuntington Crk
LocationSouth of Elko
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates40.61792, -115.72922
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic55 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Lower S Fork RD over Huntington Crk built?

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

What condition is Lower S Fork RD over Huntington 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lower S Fork RD over Huntington Crk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Lower S Fork RD over Huntington Crk?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lower S Fork RD over Huntington Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.