US Bridges

SR 319/PANACA RD over Dry Wash

Good

Lincoln County, Nevada · East of Panaca · Structure no. B 525

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 319/PANACA RD over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying SR 319/PANACA RD over Dry Wash in Lincoln County, Nevada. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesSR 319/PANACA RD
CrossesDry Wash
LocationEast of Panaca
RouteState Highway 319
StateNevada
Coordinates37.7901, -114.36594
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2021)
Projected traffic1,241 by 2040
Trucks18%
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 Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 319/PANACA RD over Dry 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 2022.

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

About 810 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 319/PANACA RD over Dry Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR 319/PANACA RD over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.