US Bridges

NM-130 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Otero County, New Mexico · NM-130 MM-19.4 · Structure no. 000000000005690

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-130 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-130 over Unnamed Waterway in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesNM-130
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
LocationNM-130 MM-19.4
RouteState Highway 130
Coordinates32.86289, -105.50384
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic247 (2023)
Projected traffic335 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-130 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-130 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NM-130 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-130 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-130 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.