US Bridges

US-180 over Buck Horn Creek

Fair

Grant County, New Mexico · 37.4 MI W of JCT NM90 · Structure no. 000000000006432

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,172
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-180 over Buck Horn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-180 over Buck Horn Creek in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,172 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,593 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-180
CrossesBuck Horn Creek
Location37.4 MI W of JCT NM90
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyGrant County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.04026, -108.7144
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 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 traffic1,172 (2023)
Projected traffic1,593 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-180 over Buck Horn Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-180 over Buck Horn 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 Buck Horn Creek carry?

About 1,172 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-180 over Buck Horn Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US-180 over Buck Horn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.