NM-409 over Commanche Draw
FairChaves County, New Mexico · 2.5 Mi. S of US380/NM409 · Structure no. 000000000009165
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- Daily traffic
- 255
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-409 over Commanche Draw is a concrete culvert carrying NM-409 over Commanche Draw 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-409 over Commanche Draw built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-409 over Commanche Draw 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 2023.
How much traffic does NM-409 over Commanche Draw carry?
About 255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-409 over Commanche Draw?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns NM-409 over Commanche Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.