US Bridges

Plug Mill Road over Dry Run Creek

Good

Mason County, Washington · 0.05 N Satsop/Cloquallum · Structure no. 086148000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plug Mill Road over Dry Run Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Plug Mill Road over Dry Run Creek in Mason County, Washington. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPlug Mill Road
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location0.05 N Satsop/Cloquallum
RouteCounty Highway 2310
Coordinates47.10028, -123.4455
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2070 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plug Mill Road over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plug Mill Road over Dry Run Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Plug Mill Road over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Plug Mill Road over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Plug Mill Road over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.