US Bridges

SR226 over Jack Creek

Good

Elko County, Nevada · N of Elko-Jack Creek · Structure no. B3231

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR226 over Jack Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR226 over Jack Creek in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR226
CrossesJack Creek
LocationN of Elko-Jack Creek
RouteState Highway 226
StateNevada
Coordinates41.49094, -116.1025
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic170 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR226 over Jack Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR226 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR226 over Jack Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR226 over Jack Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR226 over Jack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.