US Bridges

Private Lane over Turkey Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.30FR END/00.20TO4491 · Structure no. 000000000024663

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
418
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private Lane over Turkey Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Private Lane over Turkey Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 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 418 vehicles a day, projected to reach 506 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPrivate Lane
CrossesTurkey Run
Location00.30FR END/00.20TO4491
RouteCounty Highway 7965
Coordinates38.82039, -77.23198
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic418 (2003)
Projected traffic506 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$175 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Private Lane over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Private Lane over Turkey Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Private Lane over Turkey Run carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Private Lane over Turkey Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Private Lane over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.