US Bridges

FL-5266 over Eagle Draw

Fair

Eddy County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI N of US-82/ARTESIA · Structure no. 000000000006941

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,419
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5266 over Eagle Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying FL-5266 over Eagle Draw in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,419 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,649 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5266
CrossesEagle Draw
Location0.3 MI N of US-82/ARTESIA
RouteCity Street 5266
CountyEddy County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.84602, -104.40479
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,419 (2023)
Projected traffic4,649 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-5266 over Eagle Draw built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5266 over Eagle 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5266 over Eagle Draw carry?

About 3,419 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5266 over Eagle Draw?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5266 over Eagle Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.