US Bridges

FL-5284 over Southern Canal

Fair

Eddy County, New Mexico · 0.71 E of US285 @ MP 36.4 · Structure no. 000000000008476

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,257
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5284 over Southern Canal is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5284 over Southern Canal in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5,257 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,149 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5284
CrossesSouthern Canal
Location0.71 E of US285 @ MP 36.4
RouteCity Street 5284
CountyEddy County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.45119, -104.25586
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic5,257 (2023)
Projected traffic7,149 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

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-5284 over Southern Canal built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5284 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 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5284 over Southern Canal carry?

About 5,257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5284 over Southern Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FL-5284 over Southern Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.