US Bridges

US 6 over Sand Springs Wash

Fair

Nye County, Nevada · East of Warm Springs · Structure no. B 181

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Sand Springs Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US 6 over Sand Springs Wash in Nye County, Nevada. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 89 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

CarriesUS 6
CrossesSand Springs Wash
LocationEast of Warm Springs
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateNevada
Coordinates38.4627, -116.0096
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 6 over Sand Springs Wash built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 6 over Sand Springs Wash 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does US 6 over Sand Springs Wash carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Sand Springs Wash?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 6 over Sand Springs Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.