US Bridges

US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Eddy County, New Mexico · 1.9 MI E of New Mex/Tex · Structure no. 000000000009388

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,074
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,074 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,180 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesUS-62/180
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location1.9 MI E of New Mex/Tex
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates32.00888, -104.50035
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,074 (2023)
Projected traffic4,180 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2050 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 3,074 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.