Curry County Bridge Report Card
Curry County scores 100 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Curry County, New Mexico
Curry County has 21 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 0 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.0% is at or below the 4.3% statewide average.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Curry County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 100/100 (A). The county has 21 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 0 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 0 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 41 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 91,474 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 0.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 41 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 0 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Curry County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us-70 Ebl And Wbl over Bnsf Railroad | High traffic | Good | 14,265 | 1989 |
| Us-60 over Ingram Lake Channel | High traffic | Fair | 11,336 | 1999 |
| Us-60 over Worthington Canal | High traffic | Fair | 7,731 | 1983 |
| Fr-6001 over Us-60 | High traffic | Fair | 7,496 | 1970 |
| Fr-6001 over Bnsf Railroad | High traffic | Fair | 7,496 | 1970 |
| Nm-209 over Running Water Draw | High traffic | Good | 5,264 | 1978 |
| 7th Street over Worthington Ditch | High traffic | Fair | 4,400 | 1929 |
| Us-60 over Unnamed Waterway | High traffic | Fair | 4,103 | 1971 |
| Us-60 over Fidlers Draw | High traffic | Fair | 4,103 | 1979 |
| Us-60 over Unnamed Waterway | High traffic | Good | 3,871 | 1971 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.