US Bridges

US-54 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 13.0 MI N of US-380/CARRZ · Structure no. 000000000009637

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
2,341
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 2013, so it is 12 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 2,341 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,183 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesUS-54
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location13.0 MI N of US-380/CARRZ
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates33.82842, -105.83239
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans14
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,341 (2023)
Projected traffic3,183 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-54 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 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 July 2023.

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

About 2,341 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-54 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.