US Bridges

FR-4118 over Plaza Larga Creek

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 14.3 MI E of JCT NM-209 · Structure no. 000000000009833

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
506 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4118 over Plaza Larga Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-4118 over Plaza Larga Creek in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 431 by 2040. The structure is 506 ft (154.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-4118
CrossesPlaza Larga Creek
Location14.3 MI E of JCT NM-209
RouteState Highway 4118
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.16491, -103.47847
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length506 ft (154.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2020)
Projected traffic431 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-4118 over Plaza Larga Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-4118 over Plaza Larga 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FR-4118 over Plaza Larga Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FR-4118 over Plaza Larga Creek?

The structure is 506 ft (154.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FR-4118 over Plaza Larga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.