NM-456 over Oak Creek
GoodUnion County, New Mexico · 6.2 MI NE of JCT NM-325 · Structure no. 000000000007667
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 146
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-456 over Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-456 over Oak Creek in Union County, New Mexico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-456 over Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-456 over Oak Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NM-456 over Oak Creek carry?
About 146 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-456 over Oak Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NM-456 over Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.