US Bridges

FL-4705 over North Spring River

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · .28 N of W 2nd ST Roswell · Structure no. 000000000008308

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,463
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4705 over North Spring River is a concrete culvert carrying FL-4705 over North Spring River in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 10,463 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,229 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFL-4705
CrossesNorth Spring River
Location.28 N of W 2nd ST Roswell
RouteCity Street 4705
Coordinates33.39832, -104.53615
Functional classUrban 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic10,463 (2023)
Projected traffic14,229 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-4705 over North Spring River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4705 over North Spring 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 FL-4705 over North Spring River carry?

About 10,463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-4705 over North Spring River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FL-4705 over North Spring River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.