US Bridges

I73RAMPS over Trib. of Brush Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.22 Mi. S. Jct. SR2085 · Structure no. 000000000811173

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73RAMPS over Trib. of Brush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I73RAMPS over Trib. of Brush Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesI73RAMPS
CrossesTrib. of Brush Creek
Location0.22 Mi. S. Jct. SR2085
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates36.11934, -79.93153
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 I73RAMPS over Trib. of Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I73RAMPS over Trib. of Brush 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I73RAMPS over Trib. of Brush Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I73RAMPS over Trib. of Brush Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I73RAMPS over Trib. of Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.