US Bridges

Fdr 122 over Holy Ghost Creek

Fair

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 0.121 MI Nw/O Nm 63 JCT · Structure no. 031005000001506

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 122 over Holy Ghost Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fdr 122 over Holy Ghost Creek in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 122
CrossesHoly Ghost Creek
Location0.121 MI Nw/O Nm 63 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 122
CountySan Miguel County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.74126, -105.67952
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic299 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 122 over Holy Ghost Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 122 over Holy Ghost 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 122 over Holy Ghost Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 122 over Holy Ghost Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 122 over Holy Ghost Creek?

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