US Bridges

Robinson Gap Road over Enchanted Creek

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 4.70-RT 640/3.20-ROCK Cl · Structure no. 000000000024621

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson Gap Road over Enchanted Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Robinson Gap Road over Enchanted Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 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 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 142 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRobinson Gap Road
CrossesEnchanted Creek
Location4.70-RT 640/3.20-ROCK Cl
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.66394, -79.31198
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic111 (2019)
Projected traffic142 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Robinson Gap Road over Enchanted Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robinson Gap Road over Enchanted 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Robinson Gap Road over Enchanted Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Robinson Gap Road over Enchanted Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson Gap Road over Enchanted Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.