US Bridges

US-54 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 10 M N of US-380/CARR · Structure no. 000000000009636

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,191
2022 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 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,191 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,979 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesUS-54
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location10 M N of US-380/CARR
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates33.78425, -105.83378
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,191 (2022)
Projected traffic2,979 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 US-54 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 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 November 2022.

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

About 2,191 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US-54 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.