US Bridges

FR-4102 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 0.1M W NM129 @newkirk I/C · Structure no. 000000000002597

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4102 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying FR-4102 over Unnamed Waterway in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 91 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 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFR-4102
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.1M W NM129 @newkirk I/C
RouteCity Street 4102
Coordinates35.06785, -104.27021
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2023)
Projected traffic189 by 2043
Trucks12%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-4102 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is FR-4102 over Unnamed Waterway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FR-4102 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FR-4102 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FR-4102 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.