NM-549 over Unnamed Waterway
FairLuna County, New Mexico · 8.0 MI E of NM-11/DEMING · Structure no. 000000000005345
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 819
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-549 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-549 over Unnamed Waterway in Luna County, New Mexico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 819 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 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-549 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-549 over Unnamed Waterway 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does NM-549 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 819 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-549 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns NM-549 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.