US Bridges

NM-402 over Sand Draw Creek

Good

Union County, New Mexico · 13.7 MI N of NM-421/SEDAN · Structure no. 000000000009412

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-402 over Sand Draw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NM-402 over Sand Draw Creek in Union County, New Mexico. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesNM-402
CrossesSand Draw Creek
Location13.7 MI N of NM-421/SEDAN
RouteState Highway 402
Coordinates36.3423, -103.18426
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2023)
Projected traffic473 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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-402 over Sand Draw Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-402 over Sand Draw 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NM-402 over Sand Draw Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-402 over Sand Draw Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns NM-402 over Sand Draw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.