US Bridges

FR-4072 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Torrance County, New Mexico · 9.1 MI E US-285/CLINES Cn · Structure no. 000000000007417

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4072 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying FR-4072 over Unnamed Waterway in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long.

CarriesFR-4072
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location9.1 MI E US-285/CLINES Cn
RouteState Highway 4072
Coordinates35.00563, -105.50484
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 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 traffic6 (2023)
Projected traffic8 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-4072 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-4072 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does FR-4072 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FR-4072 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FR-4072 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.