US Bridges

Julius Hall Mem RD over Race Fork

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · .05 to R676 & .85 to R646 · Structure no. 000000000003914

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,534
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Julius Hall Mem RD over Race Fork is a concrete slab carrying Julius Hall Mem RD over Race Fork in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 1,534 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesJulius Hall Mem RD
CrossesRace Fork
Location.05 to R676 & .85 to R646
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.43848, -82.04539
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,534 (2022)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$72.8 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Julius Hall Mem RD over Race Fork built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Julius Hall Mem RD over Race 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 May 2024.

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

About 1,534 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Julius Hall Mem RD over Race Fork?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Julius Hall Mem RD over Race Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.