Mill Gap Road over Back Creek

Fair Condition96 years old319 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyHighland
Location0.19 RT 600 - 0.31 RT 604
CarriesMill Gap Road
CrossesBack Creek
Coordinates38.30530, -79.73002

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length113.8 ft (34.7 m)
Max Span56.1 ft (17.1 m)
Deck Width31.2 ft (9.5 m)
Deck Area329.6 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1930 (reconstructed 1986)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic319 (2022)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000010212

Nearby Bridges

Mill Gap RD over Townsend Draft 1.6 mi Fair Mill Gap Road over Townsend Draft 1.9 mi Good Mill Gap Road over East Back Creek 2.2 mi Fair Mill Gap Road over Townsend Draft 2.3 mi Good Mill Gap RD over Townsend Draft 2.8 mi Fair Valley Center Road over Back Creek 3.1 mi Good Bolar DR over Jackson River 3.9 mi Fair Lwr Back Creek RD over Back Creek 4.8 mi Fair