NM-124 over Rinconada Creek
FairCibola County, New Mexico · 1 MI E of I-40/MCCARTYS · Structure no. 000000000003100
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,215
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-124 over Rinconada Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NM-124 over Rinconada Creek 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 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 1,215 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,652 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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-124 over Rinconada Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-124 over Rinconada Creek 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 2021.
How much traffic does NM-124 over Rinconada Creek carry?
About 1,215 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-124 over Rinconada Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns NM-124 over Rinconada Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.