US Bridges

US-380 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 2.8 MI W of US-285/ROSWEL · Structure no. 000000000005677

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
106 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,761
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-380 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-380 over Unnamed Waterway in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 70 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 4,761 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,474 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long.

CarriesUS-380
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location2.8 MI W of US-285/ROSWEL
RouteU.S. Route 380
Coordinates33.39412, -104.5707
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 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 rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 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 traffic4,761 (2023)
Projected traffic6,474 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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$958,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-380 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US-380 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US-380 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 4,761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-380 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-380 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.