NM-24 over Penasco Creek
FairOtero County, New Mexico · JCT Nm 24/NM-130 SW Mahil · Structure no. 000000000008496
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-24 over Penasco Creek is a steel culvert carrying NM-24 over Penasco Creek in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-24 over Penasco Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-24 over Penasco 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does NM-24 over Penasco Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NM-24 over Penasco Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).
Who owns NM-24 over Penasco Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.