US Bridges

NM-11 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Luna County, New Mexico · 0.8 MI S of County RD · Structure no. 000000000005347

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,130
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-11 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-11 over Unnamed Waterway in Luna County, New Mexico. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5,130 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,976 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNM-11
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.8 MI S of County RD
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates32.18491, -107.75113
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,130 (2023)
Projected traffic6,976 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-11 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-11 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NM-11 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 5,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-11 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns NM-11 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.