US Bridges

US-64 over Curtis Creek

Good

Colfax County, New Mexico · 5.7 MI W of JCT NM-445 · Structure no. 000000000008738

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
554
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64 over Curtis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-64 over Curtis Creek in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 554 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 753 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS-64
CrossesCurtis Creek
Location5.7 MI W of JCT NM-445
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.66486, -104.62114
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2023)
Projected traffic753 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Curtis Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64 over Curtis 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 March 2022.

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

About 554 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-64 over Curtis Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-64 over Curtis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.