US Bridges

NM-124 over Seco Arroyo

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · 6.3 MI E of I-40/SN Fidel · Structure no. 000000000003093

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,215
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-124 over Seco Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying NM-124 over Seco Arroyo in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 1,215 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,652 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNM-124
CrossesSeco Arroyo
Location6.3 MI E of I-40/SN Fidel
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates35.08624, -107.54863
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic1,215 (2023)
Projected traffic1,652 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NM-124 over Seco Arroyo built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-124 over Seco Arroyo 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does NM-124 over Seco Arroyo carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-124 over Seco Arroyo?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-124 over Seco Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.