US Bridges

FL-4430 over Catalpa Canyon

Good

McKinley County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI W of Boardman DR · Structure no. 000000000007092

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,559
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4430 over Catalpa Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying FL-4430 over Catalpa Canyon in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5,559 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,560 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFL-4430
CrossesCatalpa Canyon
Location0.1 MI W of Boardman DR
RouteCity Street 4430
Coordinates35.52802, -108.71062
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,559 (2023)
Projected traffic7,560 by 2043
Trucks13%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-4430 over Catalpa Canyon built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4430 over Catalpa Canyon 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FL-4430 over Catalpa Canyon carry?

About 5,559 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FL-4430 over Catalpa Canyon?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FL-4430 over Catalpa Canyon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.