US Bridges

NM-247 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 17.8 MI E of US-54 · Structure no. 000000000009347

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
313
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-247 over Unnamed Waterway is a steel culvert carrying NM-247 over Unnamed Waterway in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-247
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location17.8 MI E of US-54
RouteState Highway 247
CountyLincoln County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.12141, -105.34675
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2023)
Projected traffic425 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-247 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-247 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NM-247 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-247 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns NM-247 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.