US Bridges

US-380 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 6.0 M E JCT NM-48/CAPITAN · Structure no. 000000000003220

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
919
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-380 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-380 over Unnamed Waterway in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 919 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

CarriesUS-380
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location6.0 M E JCT NM-48/CAPITAN
RouteU.S. Route 380
Coordinates33.51861, -105.48106
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (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 traffic919 (2023)
Projected traffic1,249 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 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 US-380 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-380 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-380 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 919 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-380 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-380 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.