US Bridges

NM-122 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

McKinley County, New Mexico · .95 MI E of NM-371 · Structure no. 000000000003057

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1943
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
971
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-122 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-122 over Unnamed Waterway in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1943, so it is 89 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 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 971 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNM-122
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location.95 MI E of NM-371
RouteState Highway 122
Coordinates35.39358, -108.20794
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 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 traffic971 (2023)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-122 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1943.

What condition is NM-122 over Unnamed Waterway 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 2021.

How much traffic does NM-122 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 971 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-122 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns NM-122 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.