US Bridges

FR-4118 over Revuelto Creek

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 14.8 MI E of JCT NM-209 · Structure no. 000000000005232

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4118 over Revuelto Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-4118 over Revuelto Creek in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 73 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 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2043. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-4118
CrossesRevuelto Creek
Location14.8 MI E of JCT NM-209
RouteState Highway 4118
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.15807, -103.47113
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2023)
Projected traffic394 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$580,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-4118 over Revuelto Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FR-4118 over Revuelto 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FR-4118 over Revuelto Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FR-4118 over Revuelto Creek?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FR-4118 over Revuelto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.