US Bridges

IA-2412 over Little Creek

Poor

Colfax County, New Mexico · 9.7 MI N Colfax/Mora Cl · Structure no. 000000000007290

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IA-2412 over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IA-2412 over Little Creek in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIA-2412
CrossesLittle Creek
Location9.7 MI N Colfax/Mora Cl
RouteInterstate 2412
CountyColfax County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.35266, -104.60536
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2023)
Projected traffic92 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 IA-2412 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is IA-2412 over Little 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IA-2412 over Little Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is IA-2412 over Little Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IA-2412 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.