US Bridges

US-380 over Hondo River

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 5.8 M E JCT US-285/ROSWEL · Structure no. 000000000002524

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,310
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-380 over Hondo River is a concrete culvert carrying US-380 over Hondo River 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS-380
CrossesHondo River
Location5.8 M E JCT US-285/ROSWEL
RouteU.S. Route 380
Coordinates33.3972, -104.42263
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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

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$146,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-380 over Hondo River built?

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

What condition is US-380 over Hondo River 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 2022.

How much traffic does US-380 over Hondo River carry?

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

How long is US-380 over Hondo River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US-380 over Hondo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.