US Bridges

FL-4284 over Worthinton Canal

Fair

Curry County, New Mexico · Martin L.King & W. Brady · Structure no. 000000000008497

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,859
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4284 over Worthinton Canal is a concrete culvert carrying FL-4284 over Worthinton Canal in Curry County, New Mexico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,859 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,888 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4284
CrossesWorthinton Canal
LocationMartin L.King & W. Brady
RouteCity Street 4284
CountyCurry County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.39022, -103.23187
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic2,859 (2023)
Projected traffic3,888 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FL-4284 over Worthinton Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4284 over Worthinton Canal 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 2021.

How much traffic does FL-4284 over Worthinton Canal carry?

About 2,859 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FL-4284 over Worthinton Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FL-4284 over Worthinton Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.