US Bridges

US-380 over Pecos River Overflow

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 6.1 M E JCT US-285/ROSWEL · Structure no. 000000000002523

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
10 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 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.2 mi (150 km).

CarriesUS-380
CrossesPecos River Overflow
Location6.1 M E JCT US-285/ROSWEL
RouteU.S. Route 380
Coordinates33.39762, -104.41874
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 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 closed93.2 mi (150 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$161,000 (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. It was reconstructed in 2010.

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 September 2022.

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 66 ft (20.1 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.