US Bridges

I73 over Horsepen Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI S. Jct. SR 2181 · Structure no. 000000000811174

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73 over Horsepen Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I73 over Horsepen Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,000 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI73
CrossesHorsepen Creek
Location0.1 MI S. Jct. SR 2181
RouteInterstate 73
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.10058, -79.9144
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,500 (2019)
Projected traffic101,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I73 over Horsepen Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I73 over Horsepen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I73 over Horsepen Creek carry?

About 50,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I73 over Horsepen Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns I73 over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.