US Bridges

Juliushallmem. HWY over Pounding Mill Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 1.0 to R646;.0 to R648 · Structure no. 000000000003916

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,060
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juliushallmem. HWY over Pounding Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Juliushallmem. HWY over Pounding Mill Creek 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 2,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,297 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesJuliushallmem. HWY
CrossesPounding Mill Creek
Location1.0 to R646;.0 to R648
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42392, -82.02304
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.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 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 width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,060 (2022)
Projected traffic2,297 by 2045
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$52 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Juliushallmem. HWY over Pounding Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Juliushallmem. HWY over Pounding Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Juliushallmem. HWY over Pounding Mill Creek carry?

About 2,060 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Juliushallmem. HWY over Pounding Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Juliushallmem. HWY over Pounding Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.