NM-122 over Blue Water Creek
PoorCibola County, New Mexico · 4.13 MI W of NM-605 · Structure no. 000000000005664
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,576
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-122 over Blue Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NM-122 over Blue Water Creek in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 73 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,576 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,143 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-122 over Blue Water Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is NM-122 over Blue Water Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does NM-122 over Blue Water Creek carry?
About 1,576 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-122 over Blue Water Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NM-122 over Blue Water Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.