NM-456 over Sloan Creek
FairUnion County, New Mexico · 8 MI W of NM-406/NM-456 · Structure no. 000000000009291
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-456 over Sloan Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying NM-456 over Sloan Creek in Union County, New Mexico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-456 over Sloan Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-456 over Sloan Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does NM-456 over Sloan Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-456 over Sloan Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns NM-456 over Sloan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.