US Bridges

21-C001 over Ute Creek

Good

Harding County, New Mexico · 4.5 Mi. West of JCT SR-39 · Structure no. 000000000008544

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

21-C001 over Ute Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 21-C001 over Ute Creek in Harding County, New Mexico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries21-C001
CrossesUte Creek
Location4.5 Mi. West of JCT SR-39
RouteCounty Highway 21001
Coordinates35.40229, -103.50942
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2023)
Projected traffic91 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 21-C001 over Ute Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21-C001 over Ute Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does 21-C001 over Ute Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 21-C001 over Ute Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 21-C001 over Ute Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.