Battleground RD over Horsepen Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.7MI.S.JCT.BATTLEGROUND · Structure no. 000000000810408
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Battleground RD over Horsepen Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Battleground RD over Horsepen Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Battleground RD over Horsepen Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Battleground RD over Horsepen 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Battleground RD over Horsepen Creek carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Battleground RD over Horsepen Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Battleground RD over Horsepen Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.