US Bridges

Fdr 555 over Jacks Creek

Good

San Miguel County, New Mexico · .8 MI N/O Cowles Ponds Fs · Structure no. 031005000001526

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 555 over Jacks Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fdr 555 over Jacks Creek in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 555
CrossesJacks Creek
Location.8 MI N/O Cowles Ponds Fs
RouteFederal Lands Road 555
Coordinates35.82342, -105.65553
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic399 by 2040
Trucks10%
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

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 555 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 555 over Jacks 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 555 over Jacks Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 555 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 555 over Jacks Creek?

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