US Bridges

FL-4843 over San Vicente Creek

Fair

Grant County, New Mexico · 0.04 MI W of JCT NM-90 · Structure no. 000000000007168

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,615
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4843 over San Vicente Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-4843 over San Vicente Creek in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,615 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,556 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4843
CrossesSan Vicente Creek
Location0.04 MI W of JCT NM-90
RouteCity Street 4843
CountyGrant County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.77442, -108.27498
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,615 (2023)
Projected traffic3,556 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$208,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-4843 over San Vicente Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4843 over San Vicente 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 FL-4843 over San Vicente Creek carry?

About 2,615 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-4843 over San Vicente Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4843 over San Vicente Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.