Bridge conditions in Wapello County, Iowa
190 inventoried bridges · 25 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Of the 190 Wapello County bridges in the federal inventory, 25 carry a poor rating. That 13.2% share is roughly 2x the national average.
- 25 of the 190 bridges in Wapello County, Iowa, are rated in poor condition (13.2%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 89 bridges (46.8%) are rated good and 76 (40.0%) fair.
- The median Wapello County bridge was built in 1991.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is FM over Village Creek (built 1961), carrying about 950 vehicles a day.
Good 46.8% · Fair 40.0% · Poor 13.2% of 190 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.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM over Village Creek | 1961 | 950 | Poor |
| FM over Des Moines River | 1957 | 880 | Poor |
| 100TH St over Sugar Creek | 1950 | 270 | Poor |
| FM over Village Creek | 1968 | 250 | Poor |
| Local over over BNSF RR | 1994 | 187 | Poor |
| Sheridan Ave over Drainage | 1983 | 118 | Poor |
| FM over Village Creek | 1989 | 90 | Poor |
| Local over Creek | 1987 | 73 | Poor |
| Local over Village CR | 1973 | 70 | Poor |
| Local over over Imrl RR | 1970 | 62 | Poor |
| Local over Wolf Creek | 1965 | 62 | Poor |
| Local over Branch Des Moines River | 1930 | 62 | Poor |
| Local over Middle Avery Creek | 1968 | 62 | Poor |
| FM over Comstock Creek | 1991 | 40 | Poor |
| Local over Little Soap Creek | 1930 | 35 | Poor |
| Local over Village Creek | 2000 | 30 | Poor |
| Local over Little Soap Creek | 1930 | 30 | Poor |
| Local over Small Stream | 1983 | 26 | Poor |
| Local over Spring Creek | 1920 | 26 | Poor |
| Local over Creek | 1925 | 21 | Poor |
| Local over Brush Creek | 1930 | 16 | Poor |
| Local over Little Soap Creek | 1914 | 11 | Poor |
| 25TH Ave over Unnamed Creek | 1935 | 11 | Poor |
| Farm Entrance over Side Ditch | 1983 | 10 | Poor |
| Local over Trib to Spring Creek | 1950 | 5 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ia 149 over Dm River Streets BNSF RR | 1964 | 18,200 | Fair |
| US 34 & 63 over Des Moines River | 2013 | 14,300 | Good |
| US 63 over Brown Creek | 1988 | 10,100 | Fair |
| US 63 NB over Stream | 1988 | 10,100 | Fair |
| US 34 over Drainage Ditch | 2005 | 9,600 | Good |
| Albia Rd over Kettle Creek | 1995 | 9,480 | Good |
| US 34 over Bear Creek | 2016 | 6,800 | Good |
| Market St over Des Moines River | 1972 | 6,100 | Fair |
| Jefferson St over Des Moines Rvr & RR | 1936 | 6,100 | Fair |
| US 63 over Little Cedar Creek | 2005 | 6,100 | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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