US Bridges

NM-13 over Eagle Draw

Good

Chaves County, New Mexico · 4.6 MI N of JCT US-82 · Structure no. 000000000009588

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-13 over Eagle Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-13 over Eagle Draw in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesNM-13
CrossesEagle Draw
Location4.6 MI N of JCT US-82
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates32.91329, -104.89549
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.6 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2023)
Projected traffic394 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NM-13 over Eagle Draw built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-13 over Eagle Draw 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NM-13 over Eagle Draw carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-13 over Eagle Draw?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NM-13 over Eagle Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.