US Bridges

US-380 over Bonito Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 5.6 MI E of NM-48/CAPTIAN · Structure no. 000000000008470

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
919
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-380 over Bonito Creek is a steel culvert carrying US-380 over Bonito Creek in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 919 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-380
CrossesBonito Creek
Location5.6 MI E of NM-48/CAPTIAN
RouteU.S. Route 380
Coordinates33.51767, -105.48767
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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 Bonito Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-380 over Bonito 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 August 2024.

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

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

How long is US-380 over Bonito Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US-380 over Bonito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.