Progress Blvd. over Varnell Creek
FairChatham County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. S. Jct. US64 · Structure no. 000000000370521
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Progress Blvd. over Varnell Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Progress Blvd. over Varnell Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 Progress Blvd. over Varnell Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Progress Blvd. 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Progress Blvd. over Varnell Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Progress Blvd. over Varnell Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).
Who owns Progress Blvd. over Varnell Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.