Mill Gap RD over Townsend Draft
FairHighland County, Virginia · 2.14W Va LINE-2.13 Rt 600 · Structure no. 000000000010216
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 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 1929, so it is 96 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 RD over Townsend Draft built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 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 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Gap RD over Townsend Draft?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.