US Bridges

F65 White Pole RD over Branch Middle River

Fair

Guthrie County, Iowa · 078313203 · Structure no. 000000000026041

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
916
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F65 White Pole RD over Branch Middle River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying F65 White Pole RD over Branch Middle River in Guthrie County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 916 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 916 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesF65 White Pole RD
CrossesBranch Middle River
Location078313203
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.51827, -94.44232
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 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 traffic916 (2022)
Projected traffic916 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Branch Middle River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is F65 White Pole RD over Branch Middle River 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 2020.

How much traffic does F65 White Pole RD over Branch Middle River carry?

About 916 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is F65 White Pole RD over Branch Middle River?

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 Branch Middle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.