US Bridges

15/17/29 Bus. Sbl over Turkey Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .10FR1105&.52 to 15/29BYP · Structure no. 000000000007108

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,820
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

15/17/29 Bus. Sbl over Turkey Run is a concrete slab carrying 15/17/29 Bus. Sbl over Turkey Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 86 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 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 4,820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,037 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries15/17/29 Bus. Sbl
CrossesTurkey Run
Location.10FR1105&.52 to 15/29BYP
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.69377, -77.78882
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,820 (2022)
Projected traffic7,037 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 15/17/29 Bus. Sbl over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is 15/17/29 Bus. Sbl over Turkey Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 15/17/29 Bus. Sbl over Turkey Run carry?

About 4,820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 15/17/29 Bus. Sbl over Turkey Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 15/17/29 Bus. Sbl over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.