US Bridges

US-64 over Moreno Creek

Good

Colfax County, New Mexico · 12.8 MI E of Taos Co/Line · Structure no. 000000000005682

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,637
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64 over Moreno Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-64 over Moreno Creek in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 72 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 1,637 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,226 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

CarriesUS-64
CrossesMoreno Creek
Location12.8 MI E of Taos Co/Line
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.55328, -105.2679
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,637 (2023)
Projected traffic2,226 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-64 over Moreno Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US-64 over Moreno Creek 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does US-64 over Moreno Creek carry?

About 1,637 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-64 over Moreno Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US-64 over Moreno Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.