US Bridges

FSR 127 a over Eagle Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 2 MI Nw/O 532 JCT · Structure no. 030801000017014

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 127 a over Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FSR 127 a over Eagle Creek in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFSR 127 a
CrossesEagle Creek
Location2 MI Nw/O 532 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 127
Coordinates33.41289, -105.74442
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FSR 127 a over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR 127 a over Eagle Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FSR 127 a over Eagle Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FSR 127 a over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 127 a over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.