US Bridges

15/29 Bypass over Turkey Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .50 FR 15 BUS&1.13 to 643 · Structure no. 000000000026291

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,369
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

15/29 Bypass over Turkey Run is a concrete culvert carrying 15/29 Bypass over Turkey Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 45,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,479 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries15/29 Bypass
CrossesTurkey Run
Location.50 FR 15 BUS&1.13 to 643
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.69359, -77.78347
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic45,369 (2022)
Projected traffic56,479 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 15/29 Bypass over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15/29 Bypass 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 15/29 Bypass over Turkey Run carry?

About 45,369 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 15/29 Bypass over Turkey Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 15/29 Bypass over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.