US Bridges

US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Lea County, New Mexico · 2.9 MI W JCT NM-8/HOBBS · Structure no. 000000000007443

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,264
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway in Lea County, New Mexico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 12,264 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,679 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesUS-62/180
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location2.9 MI W JCT NM-8/HOBBS
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates32.69675, -103.31522
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic12,264 (2023)
Projected traffic16,679 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 12,264 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.