US Bridges

Goose Creek RD over Goose Crk

Fair

Elko County, Nevada · East of Jackpot · Structure no. B1638

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goose Creek RD over Goose Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goose Creek RD over Goose Crk in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 95 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesGoose Creek RD
CrossesGoose Crk
LocationEast of Jackpot
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElko County
StateNevada
Coordinates41.94643, -114.07559
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2017)
Projected traffic13 by 2040
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goose Creek RD over Goose Crk built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Goose Creek RD over Goose Crk 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 Goose Creek RD over Goose Crk carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Goose Creek RD over Goose Crk?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Goose Creek RD over Goose Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.