US Bridges

Mill Gap RD over Townsend Draft

Fair

Highland County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 600W-1.55 Rt 600E · Structure no. 000000000010213

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Gap RD over Townsend Draft is a concrete tee beam carrying Mill Gap RD over Townsend Draft in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, 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 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Gap RD
CrossesTownsend Draft
Location0.05 Rt 600W-1.55 Rt 600E
RouteState Highway 84
CountyHighland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.28639, -79.747
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2022)
Projected traffic216 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$29 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Gap RD over Townsend Draft built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Gap RD over Townsend Draft 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Gap RD over Townsend Draft carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill Gap RD over Townsend Draft?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Gap RD over Townsend Draft?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.