FL-4251 over Dark Canyon
GoodEddy County, New Mexico · 0.44 M S JCT US62/285 · Structure no. 000000000009649
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 148 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,020
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FL-4251 over Dark Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying FL-4251 over Dark Canyon in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 14,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,067 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 63 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FL-4251 over Dark Canyon built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is FL-4251 over Dark Canyon 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 2023.
How much traffic does FL-4251 over Dark Canyon carry?
About 14,020 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FL-4251 over Dark Canyon?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns FL-4251 over Dark Canyon?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.