NM-1 over Sheep Creek
FairSocorro County, New Mexico · 1.8 MI S JCT NM-107/I-25 · Structure no. 000000000003185
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-1 over Sheep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NM-1 over Sheep Creek in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-1 over Sheep Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-1 over Sheep 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does NM-1 over Sheep Creek carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-1 over Sheep Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NM-1 over Sheep Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.