NM-161 over Cebolla Creek
PoorMora County, New Mexico · 1.9 MI E of JCT NM-518 · Structure no. 000000000007746
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-161 over Cebolla Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying NM-161 over Cebolla Creek in Mora County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-161 over Cebolla Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-161 over Cebolla Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does NM-161 over Cebolla Creek carry?
About 81 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-161 over Cebolla Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NM-161 over Cebolla Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.