US Bridges

F65 White Pole RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Guthrie County, Iowa · 078323307 · Structure no. 000000000026011

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
767
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F65 White Pole RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying F65 White Pole RD over Drainage Ditch in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 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 767 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesF65 White Pole RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location078323307
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.51134, -94.53947
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic767 (2022)
Projected traffic767 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F65 White Pole RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is F65 White Pole RD over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does F65 White Pole RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 767 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is F65 White Pole RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns F65 White Pole RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.