US Bridges

FL-4267 Wbl over Southern Canal

Fair

Eddy County, New Mexico · 1.1 MI W JCT US285/MERMOD · Structure no. 000000000006094

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,284
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4267 Wbl over Southern Canal is a concrete slab carrying FL-4267 Wbl over Southern Canal in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6,284 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,546 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFL-4267 Wbl
CrossesSouthern Canal
Location1.1 MI W JCT US285/MERMOD
RouteCity Street 4267
CountyEddy County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.42121, -104.24736
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,284 (2023)
Projected traffic8,546 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-4267 Wbl over Southern Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4267 Wbl over Southern 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FL-4267 Wbl over Southern Canal carry?

About 6,284 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-4267 Wbl over Southern Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4267 Wbl over Southern Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.