US Bridges

NM-108 over Running Water Draw

Good

Curry County, New Mexico · 7.7 MI N JCT US-60/TEXICO · Structure no. 000000000009834

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-108 over Running Water Draw is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NM-108 over Running Water Draw in Curry County, New Mexico. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 302 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2040. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesNM-108
CrossesRunning Water Draw
Location7.7 MI N JCT US-60/TEXICO
RouteState Highway 108
Coordinates34.49976, -103.05554
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2020)
Projected traffic565 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$283,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-108 over Running Water Draw built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-108 over Running Water Draw 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NM-108 over Running Water Draw carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is NM-108 over Running Water Draw?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NM-108 over Running Water Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.