US Bridges

SR 319/PANACA RD over Meadow Valley Wash

Good

Lincoln County, Nevada · Panaca · Structure no. B 509

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 319/PANACA RD over Meadow Valley Wash is a concrete culvert carrying SR 319/PANACA RD over Meadow Valley Wash in Lincoln County, Nevada. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,309 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 319/PANACA RD
CrossesMeadow Valley Wash
LocationPanaca
RouteState Highway 319
CountyLincoln County
StateNevada
Coordinates37.7903, -114.39751
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic3,309 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR 319/PANACA RD over Meadow Valley Wash built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 319/PANACA RD over Meadow Valley Wash 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 319/PANACA RD over Meadow Valley Wash carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 319/PANACA RD over Meadow Valley Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 319/PANACA RD over Meadow Valley Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.