NM-406 over Rabbit Ear Creek
GoodUnion County, New Mexico · 2.4 MI N of JCT US-56/64 · Structure no. 000000000008804
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 173
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-406 over Rabbit Ear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-406 over Rabbit Ear 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 Rabbit Ear Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-406 over Rabbit Ear 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NM-406 over Rabbit Ear Creek carry?
About 173 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NM-406 over Rabbit Ear Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NM-406 over Rabbit Ear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.