US Bridges

Paradise Vly RD over Mullinix Crk

Good

Humboldt County, Nevada · North of Paradise Vly · Structure no. B 583

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise Vly RD over Mullinix Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Paradise Vly RD over Mullinix Crk in Humboldt County, Nevada. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesParadise Vly RD
CrossesMullinix Crk
LocationNorth of Paradise Vly
RouteState Highway 0
StateNevada
Coordinates41.5103, -117.54192
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 Paradise Vly RD over Mullinix Crk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise Vly RD over Mullinix 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Paradise Vly RD over Mullinix Crk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Paradise Vly RD over Mullinix Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Paradise Vly RD over Mullinix Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.