US Bridges

NM-370 over Corrumpa Creek

Good

Union County, New Mexico · 22.0 MI N US-64 @ Clayton · Structure no. 000000000008789

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-370 over Corrumpa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-370 over Corrumpa Creek in Union County, New Mexico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-370
CrossesCorrumpa Creek
Location22.0 MI N US-64 @ Clayton
RouteState Highway 370
Coordinates36.70244, -103.31037
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2023)
Projected traffic111 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-370 over Corrumpa Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-370 over Corrumpa 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NM-370 over Corrumpa Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NM-370 over Corrumpa Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NM-370 over Corrumpa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.