US Bridges

IN-2139 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI N of US-380 · Structure no. 000000000003168

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
201 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
1,274
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IN-2139 over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IN-2139 over Walnut Creek in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 86 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 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 1,274 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,732 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long.

CarriesIN-2139
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.2 MI N of US-380
RouteInterstate 2139
Coordinates33.92085, -106.88034
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans20
Design loadH 15
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,274 (2023)
Projected traffic1,732 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IN-2139 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is IN-2139 over Walnut 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IN-2139 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is IN-2139 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns IN-2139 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.