US Bridges

130th ST over Overflow L Volga R

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Iowa · 092090204 · Structure no. 000000000150440

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130th ST over Overflow L Volga R is a concrete culvert carrying 130th ST over Overflow L Volga R in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Carries130th ST
CrossesOverflow L Volga R
Location092090204
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.81807, -91.87761
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating6.5 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 130th ST over Overflow L Volga R built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130th ST over Overflow L Volga R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 130th ST over Overflow L Volga R carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 130th ST over Overflow L Volga R?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 130th ST over Overflow L Volga R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.