US Bridges

Tellbrook Rd. over Tellbrook Arroyo

Good

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 1.8 Miles on Las Alturas · Structure no. 000000000009626

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,063
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tellbrook Rd. over Tellbrook Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying Tellbrook Rd. over Tellbrook Arroyo in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,063 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,165 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

Location

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CarriesTellbrook Rd.
CrossesTellbrook Arroyo
Location1.8 Miles on Las Alturas
RouteCity Street 13003
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.26466, -106.71841
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic3,063 (2023)
Projected traffic4,165 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Tellbrook Rd. over Tellbrook Arroyo built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tellbrook Rd. over Tellbrook Arroyo 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tellbrook Rd. over Tellbrook Arroyo carry?

About 3,063 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tellbrook Rd. over Tellbrook Arroyo?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tellbrook Rd. over Tellbrook Arroyo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.