US Bridges

County Road 127 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · .14 M S of Jct. Nm 399 · Structure no. 000000000010140

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 127 over Unnamed Waterway is a steel culvert carrying County Road 127 over Unnamed Waterway in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, projected to reach 206 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesCounty Road 127
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location.14 M S of Jct. Nm 399
RouteCounty Highway 39001
CountyRio Arriba County
StateNew Mexico
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2022)
Projected traffic206 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 127 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 127 over Unnamed Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 127 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 127 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 127 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.