Mill Gap Road over Back Creek
FairHighland County, Virginia · 0.19 Rt 600 - 0.31 Rt 604 · Structure no. 000000000010212
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 319
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Gap Road over Back Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Gap Road over Back Creek in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 95 years old, older 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Gap Road over Back Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Mill Gap Road over Back 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 2024.
How much traffic does Mill Gap Road over Back Creek carry?
About 319 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mill Gap Road over Back Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Gap Road over Back Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.