US Bridges

US-380 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 22.3 M E of JCT US 285 · Structure no. 000000000010156

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
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 2023, so it is 2 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-380
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location22.3 M E of JCT US 285
RouteU.S. Route 380
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.42111, -104.14083
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-380 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

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 November 2023.

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

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is US-380 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-380 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.