US Bridges

Pk 678(VOLGA R) over Frog Hollow Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Iowa · In Volga River St.Park · Structure no. 000000000699700

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Pk 678(VOLGA R) over Frog Hollow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pk 678(VOLGA R) over Frog Hollow Creek in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPk 678(VOLGA R)
CrossesFrog Hollow Creek
LocationIn Volga River St.Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.88028, -91.76567
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pk 678(VOLGA R) over Frog Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pk 678(VOLGA R) over Frog Hollow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Pk 678(VOLGA R) over Frog Hollow Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Pk 678(VOLGA R) over Frog Hollow Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pk 678(VOLGA R) over Frog Hollow Creek?

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