US Bridges

US-380 over Pecos River Overflow

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 6.5 M E JCT US-285/ROSWEL · Structure no. 000000000002522

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,310
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-380 over Pecos River Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying US-380 over Pecos River Overflow in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3,310 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,501 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS-380
CrossesPecos River Overflow
Location6.5 M E JCT US-285/ROSWEL
RouteU.S. Route 380
Coordinates33.39745, -104.41236
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,310 (2023)
Projected traffic4,501 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$129,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-380 over Pecos River Overflow built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-380 over Pecos River Overflow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-380 over Pecos River Overflow carry?

About 3,310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-380 over Pecos River Overflow?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US-380 over Pecos River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.