03-B007 over Sand Creek
FairCatron County, New Mexico · 8.6 Mi. N. of Luna Nm · Structure no. 000000000001003
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
03-B007 over Sand Creek is a concrete slab carrying 03-B007 over Sand Creek in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 03-B007 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is 03-B007 over Sand Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 03-B007 over Sand Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 03-B007 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns 03-B007 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.