US Bridges

US-60 over Fidlers Draw

Fair

Curry County, New Mexico · 2.1 M W JCT NM268/MELROSE · Structure no. 000000000008305

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,103
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Fidlers Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US-60 over Fidlers Draw in Curry County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 4,103 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,580 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesFidlers Draw
Location2.1 M W JCT NM268/MELROSE
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates34.42561, -103.65375
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 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 traffic4,103 (2023)
Projected traffic5,580 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$699,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over Fidlers Draw built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Fidlers Draw 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 Fidlers Draw carry?

About 4,103 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Fidlers Draw?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-60 over Fidlers Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.