E. 7th Ave. over Unnamed Channel
Curry County, New Mexico · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- E. 7th Ave. over Unnamed Channel in Curry County, New Mexico, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 198 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is a city or municipal highway agency.
- It is one of 10 of the 21 inventoried bridges in Curry County rated good (47.6%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 28 ft |
| Location | 1.2 Mi E of N Prince Ave. |
| NBI structure number | 000000000009807 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New Mexico department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Curry County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-70 EBL and WBL over BNSF Railroad | 1989 | 14,265 | Good |
| US-60 over Ingram Lake Channel | 1999 | 11,336 | Fair |
| US-60 over Worthington Canal | 1983 | 7,731 | Fair |
| Fr-6001 over US-60 | 1970 | 7,496 | Fair |
| Fr-6001 over BNSF Railroad | 1970 | 7,496 | Fair |
| Nm-209 over Running Water Draw | 1978 | 5,264 | Good |
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