US Bridges

US-64/84 over Willow Creek

Fair

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · 3.9 MI W of JCT NM-17 · Structure no. 000000000003659

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64/84 over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-64/84 over Willow Creek in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,516 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-64/84
CrossesWillow Creek
Location3.9 MI W of JCT NM-17
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyRio Arriba County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.8758, -106.64754
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,516 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$315,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-64/84 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64/84 over Willow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-64/84 over Willow Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-64/84 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-64/84 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.