NM-55 over Torreon Creek
FairTorrance County, New Mexico · 5.20 MI S of NM-337 · Structure no. 000000000005604
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 710
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-55 over Torreon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NM-55 over Torreon Creek in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 965 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-55 over Torreon Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-55 over Torreon 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NM-55 over Torreon Creek carry?
About 710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-55 over Torreon Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NM-55 over Torreon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.