US Bridges

35-B018 over Tularosa Creek

Fair

Otero County, New Mexico · 0.3 N of US-70/BOOKOUT RD · Structure no. 000000000008546

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

35-B018 over Tularosa Creek is a steel culvert carrying 35-B018 over Tularosa Creek in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries35-B018
CrossesTularosa Creek
Location0.3 N of US-70/BOOKOUT RD
RouteCounty Highway 35018
CountyOtero County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.08382, -106.01059
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2023)
Projected traffic325 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 35-B018 over Tularosa Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35-B018 over Tularosa 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 35-B018 over Tularosa Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 35-B018 over Tularosa Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns 35-B018 over Tularosa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.