US Bridges

US 65 over White Breast Creek

Fair

Lucas County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. S of Jct. US 34 · Structure no. 000000000606270

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 over White Breast Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 over White Breast Creek in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2043. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65
CrossesWhite Breast Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S of Jct. US 34
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyLucas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.02268, -93.46199
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2022)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 White Breast Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 over White Breast Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 65 over White Breast Creek carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 65 over White Breast Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 over White Breast Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.