US Bridges

US-180 over Hollow Creek

Fair

Catron County, New Mexico · 9.39 MI SE of Ariz Line · Structure no. 000000000005631

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
506
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-180 over Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-180 over Hollow Creek in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesUS-180
CrossesHollow Creek
Location9.39 MI SE of Ariz Line
RouteU.S. Route 180
Coordinates33.79483, -108.94935
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic506 (2023)
Projected traffic688 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-180 over Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-180 over Hollow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US-180 over Hollow Creek carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-180 over Hollow Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-180 over Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.