NM-181 over Cuchillo Negro Creek
FairSierra County, New Mexico · 2.0 MI N of NM-51/T or C · Structure no. 000000000008844
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,699
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-181 over Cuchillo Negro Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-181 over Cuchillo Negro Creek in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 3,699 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,030 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-181 over Cuchillo Negro Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-181 over Cuchillo Negro 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NM-181 over Cuchillo Negro Creek carry?
About 3,699 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NM-181 over Cuchillo Negro Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NM-181 over Cuchillo Negro Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.