US Bridges

Julius Hall Mem RD over Knox Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.35 FR 650; 0.15 to 648 · Structure no. 000000000003912

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,107
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Julius Hall Mem RD over Knox Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Julius Hall Mem RD over Knox Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,107 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,349 by 2045. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJulius Hall Mem RD
CrossesKnox Creek
Location0.35 FR 650; 0.15 to 648
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42267, -82.02154
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,107 (2022)
Projected traffic2,349 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$361.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Julius Hall Mem RD over Knox Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Julius Hall Mem RD over Knox Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Julius Hall Mem RD over Knox Creek carry?

About 2,107 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Julius Hall Mem RD over Knox Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Julius Hall Mem RD over Knox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.