US Bridges

FL-6000 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Taos County, New Mexico · 0.02 MI W of NM-68 · Structure no. 000000000010097

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-6000 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying FL-6000 over Unnamed Waterway in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 243 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-6000
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.02 MI W of NM-68
RouteCity Street 6000
CountyTaos County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.38097, -105.59264
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-6000 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-6000 over Unnamed Waterway 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 December 2020.

How much traffic does FL-6000 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FL-6000 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FL-6000 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.