US Bridges

FR-4118 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 10.3 MI E of JCT NM-209 · Structure no. 000000000005514

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4118 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying FR-4118 over Unnamed Waterway in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1952, 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 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-4118
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location10.3 MI E of JCT NM-209
RouteState Highway 4118
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.17243, -103.54481
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FR-4118 over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is FR-4118 over Unnamed Waterway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FR-4118 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

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

How long is FR-4118 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FR-4118 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.