US Bridges

Hall Road over North River

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 1.95-RT.649 / 0.35-RT.749 · Structure no. 000000000004091

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall Road over North River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hall Road over North River in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHall Road
CrossesNorth River
Location1.95-RT.649 / 0.35-RT.749
RouteCounty Highway 648
Coordinates37.56348, -78.57004
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2021)
Projected traffic155 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hall Road over North River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hall Road over North River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Hall Road over North River carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Hall Road over North River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hall Road over North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.