US Bridges

Julius Hall Mem RD over Blackey Fork

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · .5 to R652S;.9 to R653 · Structure no. 000000000003908

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,343
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Julius Hall Mem RD over Blackey Fork is a concrete slab carrying Julius Hall Mem RD over Blackey Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,343 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,497 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesJulius Hall Mem RD
CrossesBlackey Fork
Location.5 to R652S;.9 to R653
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37405, -81.99596
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
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 inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,343 (2022)
Projected traffic1,497 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$163.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Julius Hall Mem RD over Blackey Fork built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Julius Hall Mem RD over Blackey Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Julius Hall Mem RD over Blackey Fork carry?

About 1,343 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Julius Hall Mem RD over Blackey Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Julius Hall Mem RD over Blackey Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.