US Bridges

FR EU02 over Whitehouse Canal

Fair

Eureka County, Nevada · Dunphy · Structure no. B 39

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR EU02 over Whitehouse Canal is a concrete culvert carrying FR EU02 over Whitehouse Canal in Eureka County, Nevada. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 90 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesFR EU02
CrossesWhitehouse Canal
LocationDunphy
StateNevada
Coordinates40.70805, -116.52331
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks—
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 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 FR EU02 over Whitehouse Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is FR EU02 over Whitehouse Canal 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does FR EU02 over Whitehouse Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is FR EU02 over Whitehouse Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FR EU02 over Whitehouse Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.