US Bridges

Creek Ridge Road over US220

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.65 Mi. E. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000000810638

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Ridge Road over US220 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creek Ridge Road over US220 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCreek Ridge Road
CrossesUS220
Location0.65 Mi. E. Jct. I85
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.02789, -79.82366
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2021)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Ridge Road over US220 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Ridge Road over US220 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Creek Ridge Road over US220 carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Creek Ridge Road over US220?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Ridge Road over US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.