NM-24 over Bluewater Creek
FairOtero County, New Mexico · 6.5 MI S JCT NM-521/WEED · Structure no. 000000000006612
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-24 over Bluewater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NM-24 over Bluewater Creek in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-24 over Bluewater Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-24 over Bluewater Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NM-24 over Bluewater Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-24 over Bluewater Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NM-24 over Bluewater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.