US Bridges

Forest Route 50084 over Indian Creek

Good

Humboldt County, Nevada · 7 MI N of Paradise Valley · Structure no. 040905000001083

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Route 50084 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Forest Route 50084 over Indian Creek in Humboldt County, Nevada. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesForest Route 50084
CrossesIndian Creek
Location7 MI N of Paradise Valley
RouteFederal Lands Road 50084
StateNevada
Coordinates41.60388, -117.53948
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Route 50084 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Route 50084 over Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Route 50084 over Indian Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Forest Route 50084 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Route 50084 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.