US Bridges

Lwr Starr Vly RD over Starr Crk

Good

Elko County, Nevada · Southwest of Deeth · Structure no. M1661B

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lwr Starr Vly RD over Starr Crk is a steel culvert carrying Lwr Starr Vly RD over Starr Crk in Elko County, Nevada. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesLwr Starr Vly RD
CrossesStarr Crk
LocationSouthwest of Deeth
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates41.02434, -115.26499
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2017)
Projected traffic49 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Lwr Starr Vly RD over Starr Crk built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lwr Starr Vly RD over Starr 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 Lwr Starr Vly RD over Starr Crk carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lwr Starr Vly RD over Starr Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lwr Starr Vly RD over Starr Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.