US Bridges

US-380 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 6.95 M E JCT US54/CARRIZO · Structure no. 000000000005397

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,241
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 1947, so it is 78 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 2,241 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,047 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-380
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location6.95 M E JCT US54/CARRIZO
RouteU.S. Route 380
Coordinates33.61259, -105.75847
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,241 (2023)
Projected traffic3,047 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$85,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-380 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-380 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 June 2023.

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

About 2,241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-380 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US-380 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.