NM-15 over Little Creek
FairCatron County, New Mexico · 0.5 MI NW of Grant Cl · Structure no. 000000000006868
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 226
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-15 over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NM-15 over Little Creek in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-15 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-15 over Little 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NM-15 over Little Creek carry?
About 226 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NM-15 over Little Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns NM-15 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.