US220 over Horsepen Creek
GoodGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2342 · Structure no. 000000000810298
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US220 over Horsepen Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US220 over Horsepen Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 85 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US220 over Horsepen Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US220 over Horsepen 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US220 over Horsepen Creek carry?
About 27,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US220 over Horsepen Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US220 over Horsepen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.