US Bridges

US-54 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 14.5 MI S of US54/380 Car · Structure no. 000000000009528

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,797
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-54 over Unnamed Waterway in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,797 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,803 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesUS-54
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location14.5 MI S of US54/380 Car
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates33.49412, -106.05044
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,797 (2023)
Projected traffic3,803 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$500,000 (2070 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-54 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-54 over Unnamed Waterway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-54 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 2,797 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-54 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US-54 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.