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.
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
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
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
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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.
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