US Bridges

FR-2164 over Little Creek

Fair

Colfax County, New Mexico · 9.7 MI N Mora/Colfax Cl · Structure no. 000000000007292

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-2164 over Little Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FR-2164 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-2164
CrossesLittle Creek
Location9.7 MI N Mora/Colfax Cl
RouteState Highway 2164
CountyColfax County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.35216, -104.60842
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic244 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-2164 over Little Creek built?

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

What condition is FR-2164 over Little 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FR-2164 over Little Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FR-2164 over Little Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FR-2164 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.