FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOWER S FORK RD

Carrying LOWER S FORK RD over HUNTINGTON CRK

SOUTH OF ELKO, Elko, Nevada

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
56 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOWER S FORK RD

The LOWER S FORK RD bridge in Elko, Nevada carries LOWER S FORK RD over HUNTINGTON CRK. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.3 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nevada bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LOWER S FORK RD compares

▲ 8.9
Load rating vs Nevada average (46.6 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of Nevada bridges
224
Bridges in Elko · 6 in Poor condition
LOWER S FORK RD 55.5 t
Nevada average 46.6 t

Live comparison across Nevada.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
55.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
13.3 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B 354

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOWER S FORK RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare LOWER S FORK RD against other structures in Elko and across Nevada. Nevada bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for LOWER S FORK RD?

LOWER S FORK RD in Elko, Nevada on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOWER S FORK RD inspected?

LOWER S FORK RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 50 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOWER S FORK RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LOWER S FORK RD?

LOWER S FORK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOWER S FORK RD?

LOWER S FORK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOWER S FORK RD and does age affect safety?

LOWER S FORK RD was built in 2001, making it 25 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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