NM-278 over Barranca Creek
PoorQuay County, New Mexico · 11.0 MI S of JCT US-66 · Structure no. 000000000006141
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 205
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-278 over Barranca Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-278 over Barranca Creek in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-278 over Barranca Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-278 over Barranca 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does NM-278 over Barranca Creek carry?
About 205 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-278 over Barranca Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns NM-278 over Barranca Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.