NM-11 over Palomas Creek
GoodLuna County, New Mexico · 12.5 MI N of Mex Border · Structure no. 000000000009454
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,353
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-11 over Palomas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-11 over Palomas Creek in Luna County, New Mexico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,353 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-11 over Palomas Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-11 over Palomas Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does NM-11 over Palomas Creek carry?
About 2,353 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NM-11 over Palomas Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns NM-11 over Palomas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.