US Bridges

Wsmr Rt 6 over Salt Creek

Good

Sierra County, New Mexico · 6.75 Miles E from Wsmr Rt · Structure no. DAPATEWHI0RR6B1

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
181 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Wsmr Rt 6 over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wsmr Rt 6 over Salt Creek in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long.

CarriesWsmr Rt 6
CrossesSalt Creek
Location6.75 Miles E from Wsmr Rt
Coordinates33.11909, -106.39387
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans13
Design loadUnknown
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wsmr Rt 6 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wsmr Rt 6 over Salt 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wsmr Rt 6 over Salt Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wsmr Rt 6 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Wsmr Rt 6 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the Army.