US Bridges

15/17/29 Bus. Nbl over Turkey Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .10FR1105&.52 to 15/29BYP · Structure no. 000000000007127

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,684
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

15/17/29 Bus. Nbl over Turkey Run is a concrete culvert carrying 15/17/29 Bus. Nbl over Turkey Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 22,684 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,120 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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Carries15/17/29 Bus. Nbl
CrossesTurkey Run
Location.10FR1105&.52 to 15/29BYP
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.69378, -77.78864
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,684 (2022)
Projected traffic33,120 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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. Nbl over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15/17/29 Bus. Nbl 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. Nbl over Turkey Run carry?

About 22,684 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.