US Bridges

Fdr 555 over Cow Creek

Good

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 0.4 MI N/O Cow Creek Cg · Structure no. 031005000001503

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 555 over Cow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 555 over Cow Creek in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 555
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.4 MI N/O Cow Creek Cg
RouteFederal Lands Road 92
Coordinates35.66609, -105.63921
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic99 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 555 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 555 over Cow Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 555 over Cow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fdr 555 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 555 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.