US Bridges

FL-5284 over Pecos River Overflow

Fair

Eddy County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI E. of US 285 · Structure no. 000000000009410

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,257
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5284 over Pecos River Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5284 over Pecos River Overflow in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFL-5284
CrossesPecos River Overflow
Location0.2 MI E. of US 285
RouteCity Street 5284
Coordinates32.44662, -104.25831
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckSteel plate
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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 Pecos River Overflow built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5284 over Pecos River Overflow 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 2025.

How much traffic does FL-5284 over Pecos River Overflow carry?

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

How long is FL-5284 over Pecos River Overflow?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FL-5284 over Pecos River Overflow?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.