US Bridges

US-60 over Largo Creek

Fair

Catron County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI W of JCT NM-32 · Structure no. 000000000005361

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
171 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
1,038
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Largo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Largo Creek in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,038 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,411 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesLargo Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT NM-32
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates34.34379, -108.50679
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans16
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,038 (2023)
Projected traffic1,411 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Largo Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Largo 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-60 over Largo Creek carry?

About 1,038 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Largo Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-60 over Largo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.