QUESTIONS ABOUT DIRT ROADS

Washington County has an established policies on dirt road (Class 'B' and Class 'C') maintenance. Following are questions we hear often related to this policy.

Can I gate off a dirt road?

You cannot gate off a dirt road unless it has been downgraded to a Class 'C' (local access only) road. Our policy on downgrading a road describes this process.

How do I get rock put on a dirt road?

Washington County has an established policy to follow for upgrading dirt roads to gravel roads. In short, the following is required:

  1. Have a petition signed by all adjacent landowners.
  2. Donate necessary right-of-way to 50' on each side of the road along the entire length of road upgraded.
  3. Pay for all costs to regrade and bring the road up to gravel road standards.
  4. Pay for 1000 ton/mile of rock to be placed the first time on the road.

After these requirements have been met, Washington County will take over maintenance of the gravel road.

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