US Bridges

NM-32 over Whiskey Creek

Fair

Catron County, New Mexico · 7.9 MI N of JCT NM-12 · Structure no. 000000000007302

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-32 over Whiskey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-32 over Whiskey Creek in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-32
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location7.9 MI N of JCT NM-12
RouteState Highway 32
CountyCatron County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.93372, -108.66736
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic204 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$380,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-32 over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-32 over Whiskey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NM-32 over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-32 over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NM-32 over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.