NM-612 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodMcKinley County, New Mexico · 4.6 MI S of JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000000010027
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 626
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-612 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel culvert carrying NM-612 over Cottonwood Creek in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-612 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-612 over Cottonwood 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does NM-612 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 626 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-612 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).
Who owns NM-612 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.