US Bridges

FL-4166 over Eagle Draw

Fair

Eddy County, New Mexico · 0.6 MI S of US-82/ARTESIA · Structure no. 000000000008588

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,813
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4166 over Eagle Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-4166 over Eagle Draw in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 3,813 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,185 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4166
CrossesEagle Draw
Location0.6 MI S of US-82/ARTESIA
RouteCity Street 4166
CountyEddy County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.83423, -104.42986
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,813 (2023)
Projected traffic5,185 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-4166 over Eagle Draw built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4166 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FL-4166 over Eagle Draw carry?

About 3,813 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-4166 over Eagle Draw?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4166 over Eagle Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.