US Bridges

FR-1008 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hidalgo County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI E of Lrdsbg E Intc · Structure no. 000000000007408

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,604
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-1008 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FR-1008 over Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,604 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,541 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-1008
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI E of Lrdsbg E Intc
RouteCity Street 1008
CountyHidalgo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.33678, -108.68043
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 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 traffic2,604 (2023)
Projected traffic3,541 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FR-1008 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-1008 over Drainage Ditch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FR-1008 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,604 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FR-1008 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FR-1008 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.