NC87 over Varnals Creek
FairAlamance County, North Carolina · 1.10 Mi. S. Jct. SR2121 · Structure no. 000000000010025
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC87 over Varnals Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC87 over Varnals Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 95 years old, older 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC87 over Varnals Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is NC87 over Varnals 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NC87 over Varnals Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC87 over Varnals Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns NC87 over Varnals Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.