NM-445 over Curtis Creek
FairColfax County, New Mexico · 7.3 MI S of US-64/HOXIE · Structure no. 000000000004947
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-445 over Curtis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NM-445 over Curtis Creek in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was NM-445 over Curtis Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-445 over Curtis 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does NM-445 over Curtis Creek carry?
About 116 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-445 over Curtis Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns NM-445 over Curtis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.