US Bridges

NM-562 over Carrizo Creek

Good

Union County, New Mexico · 1.2 MI W of JCT NM-402 · Structure no. 000000000008807

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-562 over Carrizo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-562 over Carrizo 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNM-562
CrossesCarrizo Creek
Location1.2 MI W of JCT NM-402
RouteState Highway 562
Coordinates36.2748, -103.20836
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 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 traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-562 over Carrizo Creek built?

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

What condition is NM-562 over Carrizo 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-562 over Carrizo Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NM-562 over Carrizo Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NM-562 over Carrizo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.