US Bridges

Wapsipinicon SP over Dutch Creek

Good

Jones County, Iowa · In Wapsipinicon St. Park · Structure no. 000000000699271

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Wapsipinicon SP over Dutch Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wapsipinicon SP over Dutch Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWapsipinicon SP
CrossesDutch Creek
LocationIn Wapsipinicon St. Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.09332, -91.28363
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Wapsipinicon SP over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wapsipinicon SP over Dutch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Wapsipinicon SP over Dutch Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Wapsipinicon SP over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Wapsipinicon SP over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.