US Bridges

FL-5284 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Eddy County, New Mexico · 0.73 E of US285 @ MP 36.4 · Structure no. 000000000008480

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,257
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5284 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5284 over Unnamed Waterway 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 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5284
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.73 E of US285 @ MP 36.4
RouteCity Street 5284
CountyEddy County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.45117, -104.25532
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 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 Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is FL-5284 over Unnamed Waterway 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does FL-5284 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

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

How long is FL-5284 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FL-5284 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.