Bridge conditions in Appanoose County, Iowa
185 inventoried bridges · 54 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Appanoose County has 54 bridges rated poor out of 185 inventoried, a 29.2% share that puts it well above the national rate of about 7%.
- 54 of the 185 bridges in Appanoose County, Iowa, are rated in poor condition (29.2%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 81 bridges (43.8%) are rated good and 50 (27.0%) fair.
- The median Appanoose County bridge was built in 1989.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Old Ia 138 over Walnut Creek (built 1973), carrying about 1,060 vehicles a day.
Good 43.8% · Fair 27.0% · Poor 29.2% of 185 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ia 5 over Cooper Crek | 2023 | 4,660 | Good |
| Ia 5 over Chariton River | 1963 | 3,470 | Fair |
| Ia 2 over Cooper Creek | 1971 | 3,310 | Good |
| Ia 5 over Dme RR | 1974 | 3,120 | Fair |
| Ia 5 over Drainage Ditch | 1948 | 3,000 | Fair |
| Ia 2 over Chariton River | 1983 | 2,830 | Good |
| Ia 2 over Br Doggett Creek | 1978 | 2,540 | Fair |
| Ia 2 over Dosset Creek | 1989 | 2,540 | Good |
| Ia 2 over Branch Fox Creek | 1987 | 2,450 | Good |
| Ia 5 over Shoal Creek | 2021 | 2,100 | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
Every bridge in Appanoose County → - all 185, busiest first, each with its own condition record.
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