US Bridges

Meetze Road over Turkey Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .91 FR 674 & .35 to 779 · Structure no. 000000000007316

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,093
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meetze Road over Turkey Run is a concrete culvert carrying Meetze Road over Turkey Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,093 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,564 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMeetze Road
CrossesTurkey Run
Location.91 FR 674 & .35 to 779
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.67571, -77.74771
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,093 (2022)
Projected traffic4,564 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Meetze Road over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meetze Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Meetze Road over Turkey Run carry?

About 4,093 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Meetze Road over Turkey Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Meetze Road over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.