US Bridges

Pk 678(VOLGA R) over Frog Hollow Creek

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · In Volga River St. Park · Structure no. 000000000699710

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 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 1984, so it is 41 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 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPk 678(VOLGA R)
CrossesFrog Hollow Creek
LocationIn Volga River St. Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.87247, -91.75533
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pk 678(VOLGA R) over Frog Hollow 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 May 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 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

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