US Bridges

Julius Hall Mem RD over Paw Paw Run

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 1.75 to R645 & .5 to R697 · Structure no. 000000000003915

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,165
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Julius Hall Mem RD over Paw Paw Run is a concrete slab carrying Julius Hall Mem RD over Paw Paw Run in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 43 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 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,299 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesJulius Hall Mem RD
CrossesPaw Paw Run
Location1.75 to R645 & .5 to R697
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.44311, -82.06562
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,165 (2022)
Projected traffic1,299 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$89.7 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Julius Hall Mem RD over Paw Paw Run built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

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

How much traffic does Julius Hall Mem RD over Paw Paw Run carry?

About 1,165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Julius Hall Mem RD over Paw Paw Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Julius Hall Mem RD over Paw Paw Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.