US Bridges

15-0707 over Southern Canal

Fair

Eddy County, New Mexico · 0.6 MI S & 1 MI W of Otis · Structure no. 000000000007568

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,086
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15-0707 over Southern Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 15-0707 over Southern Canal in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 3,086 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,196 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries15-0707
CrossesSouthern Canal
Location0.6 MI S & 1 MI W of Otis
RouteCity Street 15707
CountyEddy County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.3414, -104.18635
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic3,086 (2023)
Projected traffic4,196 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 15-0707 over Southern Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15-0707 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 15-0707 over Southern Canal carry?

About 3,086 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 15-0707 over Southern Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 15-0707 over Southern Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.