US Bridges

NM-152 over Percha Creek

Good

Sierra County, New Mexico · 3.2 MI East of Kingston · Structure no. 000000000009813

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-152 over Percha Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying NM-152 over Percha Creek in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesNM-152
CrossesPercha Creek
Location3.2 MI East of Kingston
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates32.91878, -107.64961
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2021)
Projected traffic391 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$403,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-152 over Percha Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-152 over Percha 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 August 2023.

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

About 288 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NM-152 over Percha Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns NM-152 over Percha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.