US Bridges

US-380 over Salado Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 1.7 MI W of NM-48/CAPITAN · Structure no. 000000000008328

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,026
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-380 over Salado Creek is a steel culvert carrying US-380 over Salado Creek in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,026 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,395 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

CarriesUS-380
CrossesSalado Creek
Location1.7 MI W of NM-48/CAPITAN
RouteU.S. Route 380
Coordinates33.55466, -105.60016
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,026 (2023)
Projected traffic1,395 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 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$447,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-380 over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-380 over Salado Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US-380 over Salado Creek carry?

About 1,026 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-380 over Salado Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns US-380 over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.