US Bridges

FSR 150 over Indian Creek

Good

Catron County, New Mexico · 54.6 Miles N of Mibres N · Structure no. 030602000014369

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
399
2021 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 150 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FSR 150 over Indian Creek in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 399 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFSR 150
CrossesIndian Creek
Location54.6 Miles N of Mibres N
RouteFederal Lands Road 150
Coordinates33.39703, -108.09994
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2021)
Projected traffic499 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FSR 150 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR 150 over Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FSR 150 over Indian Creek carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FSR 150 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 150 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.