US Bridges

Tule Rd. over Dry Wash

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 2.76 S.W. of Plank · Structure no. 081438000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tule Rd. over Dry Wash is a steel culvert carrying Tule Rd. over Dry Wash in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTule Rd.
CrossesDry Wash
Location2.76 S.W. of Plank
RouteCounty Highway 73950
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.28376, -120.26049
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tule Rd. over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tule Rd. over Dry Wash 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Tule Rd. over Dry Wash carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tule Rd. over Dry Wash?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Tule Rd. over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.