US Bridges

NM-152 over Percha Creek

Fair

Sierra County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI E JCT Nm 27/NM 152 · Structure no. 000000000006267

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-152 over Percha Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NM-152 over Percha Creek in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 582 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-152
CrossesPercha Creek
Location0.3 MI E JCT Nm 27/NM 152
RouteState Highway 152
CountySierra County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.92134, -107.56618
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2023)
Projected traffic582 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-152 over Percha Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-152 over Percha 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NM-152 over Percha Creek carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-152 over Percha Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NM-152 over Percha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.