NM-406 over Carrizozo Creek
GoodUnion County, New Mexico · 1.2 MI S of JCT NM-456 · Structure no. 000000000008504
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-406 over Carrizozo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-406 over Carrizozo Creek in Union County, New Mexico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-406 over Carrizozo Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-406 over Carrizozo 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NM-406 over Carrizozo Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-406 over Carrizozo Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NM-406 over Carrizozo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.