FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LAKE WAPELLO SP

Carrying LAKE WAPELLO SP over PEE DEE CREEK

2.2 MI. N of Jct. SR J3T, Davis, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LAKE WAPELLO SP

The LAKE WAPELLO SP bridge in Davis, Iowa carries LAKE WAPELLO SP over PEE DEE CREEK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LAKE WAPELLO SP compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 49%
Higher load rating than 51% of Iowa bridges
156
Bridges in Davis · 42 in Poor condition
LAKE WAPELLO SP 32.3 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−0.8

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
16.8 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Park/Forest/Reservation
Structure Number
000000000699261

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LAKE WAPELLO SP is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare LAKE WAPELLO SP against other structures in Davis and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for LAKE WAPELLO SP?

LAKE WAPELLO SP in Davis, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LAKE WAPELLO SP inspected?

LAKE WAPELLO SP's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAKE WAPELLO SP is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LAKE WAPELLO SP?

LAKE WAPELLO SP has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LAKE WAPELLO SP?

LAKE WAPELLO SP is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is LAKE WAPELLO SP and does age affect safety?

LAKE WAPELLO SP was built in 1994, making it 32 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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