US Bridges

US-180 over Little Dry Creek

Fair

Grant County, New Mexico · 2.1 MI S of Catron C/L · Structure no. 000000000005622

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
962
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-180 over Little Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-180 over Little Dry Creek in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-180
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location2.1 MI S of Catron C/L
RouteU.S. Route 180
Coordinates33.18838, -108.82177
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.4 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 traffic962 (2023)
Projected traffic1,308 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-180 over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-180 over Little Dry Creek 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 US-180 over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-180 over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US-180 over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.