US Bridges

US 65 over Maynes Creek

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Franklin County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. N of S.R. C-47 · Structure no. 000000000025091

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,810
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 over Maynes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 65 over Maynes Creek in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 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 2,810 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,810 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65
CrossesMaynes Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N of S.R. C-47
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyFranklin County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.68066, -93.20314
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,810 (2023)
Projected traffic2,810 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 over Maynes Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 over Maynes 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 65 over Maynes Creek carry?

About 2,810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 65 over Maynes Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 over Maynes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.