US Bridges

I840W US220W.RMP over Horsepen Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 3.45 Mi. E. Jct. I73 · Structure no. 000000000811131

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,006 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I840W US220W.RMP over Horsepen Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I840W US220W.RMP over Horsepen Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2040. The structure is 1,006 ft (306.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI840W US220W.RMP
CrossesHorsepen Creek
Location3.45 Mi. E. Jct. I73
RouteInterstate 840
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.13944, -79.85925
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,006 ft (306.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2018)
Projected traffic15,400 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 I840W US220W.RMP over Horsepen Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I840W US220W.RMP 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I840W US220W.RMP over Horsepen Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I840W US220W.RMP over Horsepen Creek?

The structure is 1,006 ft (306.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I840W US220W.RMP over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.