Mill Gap Road over Townsend Draft
GoodHighland County, Virginia · 2.57 W Va - 1.70 Rt 600 · Structure no. 000000000026665
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 148
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Gap Road over Townsend Draft is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Gap Road over Townsend Draft in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 148 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Townsend Draft built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Gap Road over Townsend Draft in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Mill Gap Road over Townsend Draft carry?
About 148 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mill Gap Road over Townsend Draft?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Gap Road over Townsend Draft?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.