US Bridges

Fs Road 122 over Holy Ghost Creek

Good

San Miguel County, New Mexico · Fs Road 122 MP 0.943 · Structure no. 031005000035646

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fs Road 122 over Holy Ghost Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fs Road 122 over Holy Ghost Creek in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFs Road 122
CrossesHoly Ghost Creek
LocationFs Road 122 MP 0.943
RouteFederal Lands Road 122
Coordinates35.74968, -105.68917
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic150 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 Fs Road 122 over Holy Ghost Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fs Road 122 over Holy Ghost 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 Fs Road 122 over Holy Ghost Creek carry?

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

How long is Fs Road 122 over Holy Ghost Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Fs Road 122 over Holy Ghost Creek?

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