NM-12 over Alamocito Creek
GoodCatron County, New Mexico · 28.3 MI E of JCT NM-32 · Structure no. 000000000010024
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-12 over Alamocito Creek is a steel culvert carrying NM-12 over Alamocito Creek in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-12 over Alamocito Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-12 over Alamocito 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does NM-12 over Alamocito Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-12 over Alamocito Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns NM-12 over Alamocito Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.