US Bridges

S.H. 325 over Carrizozo Creek

Fair

Cimarron County, Oklahoma · Okla-New Mexico S/L · Structure no. 199980000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
401 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 325 over Carrizozo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 325 over Carrizozo Creek in Cimarron County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 325
CrossesCarrizozo Creek
LocationOkla-New Mexico S/L
RouteState Highway 325
CountyCimarron County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.90151, -103.00214
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 325 over Carrizozo Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 325 over Carrizozo 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 325 over Carrizozo Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 325 over Carrizozo Creek?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 325 over Carrizozo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.