US Bridges

US-60 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Curry County, New Mexico · 9.7 M E JCT NM267/MELROSE · Structure no. 000000000007235

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,871
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Unnamed Waterway in Curry County, New Mexico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 3,871 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,264 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location9.7 M E JCT NM267/MELROSE
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates34.41314, -103.44752
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic3,871 (2023)
Projected traffic5,264 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-60 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Unnamed Waterway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US-60 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 3,871 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US-60 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.