US Bridges

I-840E.RMP over Horsepen Creek Floodplai

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI W JCT US220 · Structure no. 000000000811130

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
413 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-840E.RMP over Horsepen Creek Floodplai is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I-840E.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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2040. The structure is 413 ft (125.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-840E.RMP
CrossesHorsepen Creek Floodplai
Location0.1 MI W JCT US220
RouteInterstate 840
Coordinates36.13704, -79.86471
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 rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length413 ft (125.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic14,200 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 I-840E.RMP over Horsepen Creek Floodplai built?

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

What condition is I-840E.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 I-840E.RMP over Horsepen Creek Floodplai carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-840E.RMP over Horsepen Creek Floodplai?

The structure is 413 ft (125.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-840E.RMP over Horsepen Creek Floodplai?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.