US Bridges

Ar 125 over Little Buck Creek

Good

Marion County, Arkansas · East Shore · Structure no. 000000000007597

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
226
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar 125 over Little Buck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar 125 over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

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

It carries about 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2036. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 82 mi (132 km).

Location

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CarriesAr 125
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
LocationEast Shore
RouteState Highway 125
CountyMarion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.49431, -92.78004
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2016)
Projected traffic270 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed82 mi (132 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ar 125 over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar 125 over Little Buck 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ar 125 over Little Buck Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Ar 125 over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ar 125 over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.