US Bridges

Fdr 122 over Holy Ghost Creek

Fair

San Miguel County, New Mexico · .02 MI N/O Holy Ghost TR · Structure no. 031005000003005

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 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 wood or timber slab carrying Fdr 122 over Holy Ghost Creek in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 122
CrossesHoly Ghost Creek
Location.02 MI N/O Holy Ghost TR
RouteFederal Lands Road 122
CountySan Miguel County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.76824, -105.69869
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic199 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 122 over Holy Ghost Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 122 over Holy Ghost Creek?

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