US Bridges

US-180 over Cold Water Creek

Fair

Luna County, New Mexico · 0.5 MI N of Luna/Grant Cl · Structure no. 000000000007160

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,511
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-180 over Cold Water Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-180 over Cold Water Creek in Luna County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,511 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,774 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-180
CrossesCold Water Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Luna/Grant Cl
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyLuna County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.52253, -108.00636
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,511 (2023)
Projected traffic4,774 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$404,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-180 over Cold Water Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-180 over Cold Water 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-180 over Cold Water Creek carry?

About 3,511 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-180 over Cold Water Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-180 over Cold Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.