US Bridges

Acorn RD over Volga River

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 093072506 · Structure no. 000000000151041

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Acorn RD over Volga River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Acorn RD over Volga River in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAcorn RD
CrossesVolga River
Location093072506
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.84079, -91.61717
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway 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 Acorn RD over Volga River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Acorn RD over Volga River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Acorn RD over Volga River carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Acorn RD over Volga River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Acorn RD over Volga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.