US Bridges

US-380 over Nogal Draw

Good

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 3.2 MI W of US-54/CARRIZO · Structure no. 000000000008640

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,831
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-380 over Nogal Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-380 over Nogal Draw in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 1,831 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesUS-380
CrossesNogal Draw
Location3.2 MI W of US-54/CARRIZO
RouteU.S. Route 380
Coordinates33.67739, -105.91331
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,831 (2023)
Projected traffic2,490 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 Nogal Draw built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-380 over Nogal Draw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-380 over Nogal Draw carry?

About 1,831 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-380 over Nogal Draw?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US-380 over Nogal Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.