NM-246 over Salado Creek
FairLincoln County, New Mexico · 400 N of US-380/CAPITAN · Structure no. 000000000008711
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 406
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-246 over Salado Creek is a steel culvert carrying NM-246 over Salado Creek in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 406 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-246 over Salado Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-246 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does NM-246 over Salado Creek carry?
About 406 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-246 over Salado Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).
Who owns NM-246 over Salado Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.