US Bridges

Plymouth Road over Fourmile Canyon

Good

Benton County, Washington · 1.693 MI N of SR 14 · Structure no. 086729000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plymouth Road over Fourmile Canyon is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Plymouth Road over Fourmile Canyon in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesPlymouth Road
CrossesFourmile Canyon
Location1.693 MI N of SR 14
RouteCounty Highway 11050
Coordinates45.96914, -119.35093
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2018)
Projected traffic750 by 2038
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$324,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plymouth Road over Fourmile Canyon built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plymouth Road over Fourmile Canyon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Plymouth Road over Fourmile Canyon carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Plymouth Road over Fourmile Canyon?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Plymouth Road over Fourmile Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.