NM-26 over Fort Cummings Draw
FairLuna County, New Mexico · 12.9 MI NE of JCT US-180 · Structure no. 000000000003413
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,560
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-26 over Fort Cummings Draw is a concrete culvert carrying NM-26 over Fort Cummings Draw in Luna County, New Mexico. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,481 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-26 over Fort Cummings Draw built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-26 over Fort Cummings Draw 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NM-26 over Fort Cummings Draw carry?
About 2,560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is NM-26 over Fort Cummings Draw?
The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns NM-26 over Fort Cummings Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.