US Bridges

NM-152 over Middle Percha Creek

Fair

Sierra County, New Mexico · 0.7 MI E of Kingston · Structure no. 000000000006436

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
96 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
308
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-152 over Middle Percha Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NM-152 over Middle Percha Creek in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-152
CrossesMiddle Percha Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Kingston
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates32.91977, -107.6942
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2023)
Projected traffic418 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-152 over Middle Percha Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-152 over Middle 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 March 2023.

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

About 308 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-152 over Middle Percha Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NM-152 over Middle Percha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.