US Bridges

US-380 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 5.8 Miles NE of 70/380 · Structure no. 000000000003223

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
7 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 1941, so it is 84 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 71 ft (21.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

CarriesUS-380
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location5.8 Miles NE of 70/380
RouteU.S. Route 380
Coordinates33.45301, -105.33213
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 inspectionMay 2021
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$178,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-380 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 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 May 2021.

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 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US-380 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.