US Bridges

05-0013 over Rio Felix

Good

Chaves County, New Mexico · 20 M W of Earl Cumming RD · Structure no. 000000000009556

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
101 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

05-0013 over Rio Felix is a concrete culvert carrying 05-0013 over Rio Felix in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 281 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries05-0013
CrossesRio Felix
Location20 M W of Earl Cumming RD
RouteCounty Highway 5013
Coordinates33.09644, -104.60395
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2023)
Projected traffic281 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 05-0013 over Rio Felix built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 05-0013 over Rio Felix in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 05-0013 over Rio Felix carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 05-0013 over Rio Felix?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns 05-0013 over Rio Felix?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.