US Bridges

NM-211 over Duck Creek

Fair

Grant County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI E of US-180/CLIFF · Structure no. 000000000007161

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
644
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-211 over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-211 over Duck Creek in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 644 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNM-211
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.2 MI E of US-180/CLIFF
RouteState Highway 211
Coordinates32.96476, -108.61123
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic644 (2023)
Projected traffic875 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-211 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-211 over Duck 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NM-211 over Duck Creek carry?

About 644 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-211 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NM-211 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.