US Bridges

US-380 over Nogal Creek

Good

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 0.4 MI E of NM-37/US-380 · Structure no. 000000000009979

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
557
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-380 over Nogal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-380 over Nogal Creek in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 557 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-380
CrossesNogal Creek
Location0.4 MI E of NM-37/US-380
RouteU.S. Route 380
Coordinates33.60414, -105.73433
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic557 (2020)
Projected traffic808 by 2040
Trucks20%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$276,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-380 over Nogal Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-380 over Nogal Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US-380 over Nogal Creek carry?

About 557 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US-380 over Nogal Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US-380 over Nogal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.