US Bridges

US 6 over Willow Crk

Fair

Nye County, Nevada · West of Warm Springs · Structure no. B 268

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Willow Crk is a concrete culvert carrying US 6 over Willow Crk in Nye County, Nevada. It was built in 1936, 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 827 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long.

CarriesUS 6
CrossesWillow Crk
LocationWest of Warm Springs
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateNevada
Coordinates38.13432, -116.69901
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic827 by 2040
Trucks25%
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 Willow Crk built?

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

What condition is US 6 over Willow Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 6 over Willow Crk carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Willow Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 6 over Willow Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.