US Bridges

I840W.RMP over Horsepen Creek Floodplai

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 2.8 Mi. E. Jct. I-73 · Structure no. 000000000811129

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
333 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I840W.RMP over Horsepen Creek Floodplai is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I840W.RMP over Horsepen Creek Floodplai in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2040. The structure is 333 ft (101.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI840W.RMP
CrossesHorsepen Creek Floodplai
Location2.8 Mi. E. Jct. I-73
RouteInterstate 840
Coordinates36.13786, -79.86433
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length333 ft (101.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I840W.RMP over Horsepen Creek Floodplai built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I840W.RMP over Horsepen Creek Floodplai 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I840W.RMP over Horsepen Creek Floodplai carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I840W.RMP over Horsepen Creek Floodplai?

The structure is 333 ft (101.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I840W.RMP over Horsepen Creek Floodplai?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.