US Bridges

I840E.RMP over Horsepen Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 3.4 Mi. E. Jct. I-73 · Structure no. 000000000811132

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
789 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I840E.RMP over Horsepen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I840E.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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 789 ft (240.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI840E.RMP
CrossesHorsepen Creek
Location3.4 Mi. E. Jct. I-73
RouteInterstate 840
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.13853, -79.8595
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length789 ft (240.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I840E.RMP over Horsepen Creek built?

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

What condition is I840E.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 I840E.RMP over Horsepen Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I840E.RMP over Horsepen Creek?

The structure is 789 ft (240.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I840E.RMP over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.