Colquitt Hall was born February 9, 1911 in Rome, Floyd County, Georgia. He was a graduate of Darlington School for Boys. He was a pioneer in road construction. His career traced that of his father, Lon Hall, who for 18 years was superintendent of public works and warden of the public works camp (formerly known as the “chain gang”) for Floyd County.

During World War II, Hall took part in the construction of Battey State Hospital and worked with the federal government in the construction of Richard B. Russell Airport. He also was employed as a road construction engineer for the State Highway Department of Georgia. He was later hired as Rome City Engineer, a post he held until 1963. At that time, he was named Superintendent of Public Works for Floyd County. He remained in this position until his death on October 29, 1972. Hall was a licensed Professional Engineer and a Registered Land Surveyor for the State of Georgia.

In May 1979, the Floyd County Board of Commissioners drew up a resolution that the Fifth Avenue Bridge, which was to be replaced by a new structure, would be renamed the WALTON COLQUITT HALL BRIDGE in his honor. On July 25, 1980 dedication ceremonies were held to open the newly constructed bridge.