FR 4115 over Blue Water Creek
PoorQuay County, New Mexico · 1.0 MI W of Tucmcri W Ic · Structure no. 000000000003491
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FR 4115 over Blue Water Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 4115 over Blue Water Creek in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 FR 4115 over Blue Water Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR 4115 over Blue Water 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FR 4115 over Blue Water Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is FR 4115 over Blue Water Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FR 4115 over Blue Water Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.