US Bridges

US 93 over Thousand Springs Creek

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · Thousand Springs · Structure no. B 577

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Thousand Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 93 over Thousand Springs Creek in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 5 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 93
CrossesThousand Springs Creek
LocationThousand Springs
RouteU.S. Route 93
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates41.42091, -114.75066
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 93 over Thousand Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over Thousand Springs Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 93 over Thousand Springs Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Thousand Springs Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 93 over Thousand Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.