US Bridges

US-82 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 11.1 M W JCT NM-24/DUNKEN · Structure no. 000000000005559

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
117 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
749
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-82 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-82 over Unnamed Waterway in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 77 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 749 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,018 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-82
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location11.1 M W JCT NM-24/DUNKEN
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates32.95383, -105.31411
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic749 (2023)
Projected traffic1,018 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$480,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-82 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US-82 over Unnamed Waterway 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-82 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 749 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-82 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-82 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.