US Bridges

FL-4429 over Little Puerco

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · Between 3rd/4th Str/Gallp · Structure no. 000000000010046

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,688
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4429 over Little Puerco is a concrete culvert carrying FL-4429 over Little Puerco in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,688 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,295 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFL-4429
CrossesLittle Puerco
LocationBetween 3rd/4th Str/Gallp
RouteCity Street 4429
Coordinates35.52662, -108.74446
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,688 (2023)
Projected traffic2,295 by 2043
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-4429 over Little Puerco built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4429 over Little Puerco in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does FL-4429 over Little Puerco carry?

About 1,688 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-4429 over Little Puerco?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FL-4429 over Little Puerco?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.