US Bridges

SR2085 over Horsepen Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. W. Jct. SR2136 · Structure no. 000000000810747

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2085 over Horsepen Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2085 over Horsepen Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,000 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2085
CrossesHorsepen Creek
Location0.25 Mi. W. Jct. SR2136
RouteState Highway 2085
Coordinates36.11669, -79.89636
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2021)
Projected traffic68,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2085 over Horsepen Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2085 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2085 over Horsepen Creek carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR2085 over Horsepen Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2085 over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.