US Bridges

FR-4031 over Seco Canyon

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · Acomita Rest Area · Structure no. 000000000007238

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
274
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4031 over Seco Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying FR-4031 over Seco Canyon in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 274 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesFR-4031
CrossesSeco Canyon
LocationAcomita Rest Area
RouteState Highway 4031
Coordinates35.07297, -107.55565
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2022)
Projected traffic372 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FR-4031 over Seco Canyon built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-4031 over Seco Canyon 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 2021.

How much traffic does FR-4031 over Seco Canyon carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FR-4031 over Seco Canyon?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FR-4031 over Seco Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.