US64 over Varnell Creek
FairChatham County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1003 · Structure no. 000000000370042
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US64 over Varnell Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US64 over Varnell Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 83 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US64 over Varnell Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US64 over Varnell 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 US64 over Varnell Creek carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US64 over Varnell Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.
Who owns US64 over Varnell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.