US Bridges

SR226 over Deep Crk

Good

Elko County, Nevada · Near Jack Creek · Structure no. B 685

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR226 over Deep Crk is a concrete slab carrying SR226 over Deep Crk in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesSR226
CrossesDeep Crk
LocationNear Jack Creek
RouteState Highway 226
StateNevada
Coordinates41.56414, -116.146
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2017)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR226 over Deep Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR226 over Deep 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 SR226 over Deep Crk carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR226 over Deep Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR226 over Deep Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.