NM-26 over Mule Creek
FairLuna County, New Mexico · 16.7 MI NE of JCT US-180 · Structure no. 000000000005701
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,560
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-26 over Mule Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-26 over Mule Creek in Luna County, New Mexico. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 70 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 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-26 over Mule Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is NM-26 over Mule 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NM-26 over Mule Creek carry?
About 2,560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is NM-26 over Mule Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NM-26 over Mule Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.