US Bridges

NM-566 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

McKinley County, New Mexico · 4.68 MI N of NM-118 · Structure no. 000000000007221

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,439
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-566 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-566 over Unnamed Waterway in McKinley 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 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 3,439 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,677 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNM-566
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location4.68 MI N of NM-118
RouteState Highway 566
Coordinates35.58961, -108.57735
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 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 traffic3,439 (2023)
Projected traffic4,677 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-566 over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is NM-566 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does NM-566 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 3,439 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-566 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-566 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.