US Bridges

NM-32 over Agua Fria Creek

Good

Catron County, New Mexico · 25.2 MI N of NM-12 · Structure no. 000000000007405

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-32 over Agua Fria Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NM-32 over Agua Fria 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-32
CrossesAgua Fria Creek
Location25.2 MI N of NM-12
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates34.13886, -108.58509
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 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 traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic204 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-32 over Agua Fria Creek built?

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

What condition is NM-32 over Agua Fria Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does NM-32 over Agua Fria Creek carry?

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

How long is NM-32 over Agua Fria Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-32 over Agua Fria Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.